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Baked Gnocchi with Sausage

Dmitri Magi
Warm up with this cozy Baked Gnocchi with Sausage! Soft gnocchi, savory sausage, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese make it the ultimate winter comfort food—perfect for sharing. Let’s get cooking!
Calories: 673 | Protein: 32g | Carbs: 50g | Fat: 34g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 673 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Ovenproof baking dish
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Grater

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dish:
  • 1 pack of gnocchi about 500g
  • 4 reduced-fat sausages de-skinned and cut into smaller pieces
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp reduced-fat red pesto
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 100 g mushrooms sliced
  • 20 g Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fat-free crème fraîche
  • 30 g mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Mixed greens e.g., 1 leek and a handful of curly kale
  • Optional: Cornflour slurry 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tsp water, if needed to thicken the sauce

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prep the Sausage.
  • Remove the sausage skins and cut the sausages into smaller pieces. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the sausage pieces until they start to brown.
  • Step 2: Sauté the Veggies.
  • Add the sliced onion, garlic, and leek to the pan. Sauté until softened, then stir in the red pesto to coat everything evenly.
  • Step 3: Make the Sauce.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and stir. If the sauce feels too runny, thicken it with a cornflour slurry.
  • Step 4: Add the Greens and Gnocchi.
  • Add the curly kale (or your chosen greens) to the pan and let it wilt slightly. Stir in the crème fraîche and uncooked gnocchi, making sure everything is well combined.
  • Step 5: Assemble and Bake.
  • Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella over the top. Bake in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
  • Step 6: Serve.
  • Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or a light salad. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook Sausages Thoroughly: Ensure the sausage pieces are fully cooked before combining them with the other ingredients.
  • Monitor Sauce Thickness: Adjust the consistency with cornflour if needed, but don’t over-thicken—it should remain creamy.
  • Don’t Overbake: Keep an eye on the gnocchi in the oven to prevent it from drying out.