Creamy Gnocchi Sausage Kale (Printable Version)

Pillowy gnocchi combine with savory sausage and fresh kale in a luscious creamy sauce for an easy comfort meal.

# What You Need:

→ Gnocchi & Sausage

01 - 1.1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or shelf-stable)
02 - 10.6 oz halal chicken or beef sausage, sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 5.3 oz fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Sauce

06 - 7 fl oz heavy cream
07 - 3.4 fl oz low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 2.1 oz grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasoning

10 - ½ tsp dried thyme
11 - ½ tsp black pepper
12 - ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
13 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add halal sausage slices and cook until browned, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and reserve.
03 - In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add chopped kale to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Add grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until the cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Return sausage to the skillet, add cooked gnocchi, and toss gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The pillowy gnocchi soaks up the creamy sauce in a way that makes every bite satisfying.
  • You can swap ingredients based on what you have and it still turns out delicious.
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the gnocchi well or the extra water will thin out your sauce.
  • Let the Parmesan melt slowly on low heat so it doesnt clump or separate.
03 -
  • Brown the sausage well to develop those caramelized edges that add so much flavor.
  • Use the starchy gnocchi cooking water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick instead of adding more cream.

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