Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Skillet

Sausage, gnocchi, and spinach are the main ingredients in this quick, one-skillet meal. I've used mild sausages but hot Italian sausages can be substituted. Gnocchi is usually in the same aisle as dried pasta.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 5 ounces baby spinach
• ½ teaspoon ground oregano
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1 pound mild Italian pork sausage, casing removed
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry mini potato gnocchi
• 2 ½ cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat avocado oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sausage; stir to break up the meat and cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Drain excess oil and keep meat mixture in the skillet. Add gnocchi, stirring to break up any clumps. Stir in tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in spinach and nutmeg and simmer until spinach has wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top, cover, and simmer until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.