Zuppa Toscana Bake

This zuppa toscana recipe features Italian sausage, gnocchi, spinach, and a creamy broth that is topped with Parmesan and bacon before being baked in the oven--a new, easy version!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 5 slices bacon
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 1 (16 ounce) package prepared gnocchi

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place bacon slices on a microwave-safe plate between 4 sheets of paper towels. Microwave until sizzling and browned, about 4 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; chop.

Step 3

Cook Italian sausage over medium-high heat in a 15-inch frying pan or large pot until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in flour. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold spinach in carefully, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add gnocchi and heavy cream, stirring mixture until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.