A comforting skillet dish with savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and pillowy gnocchi in creamy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 12 oz Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Gnocchi
07 - 1 lb potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or refrigerated
→ Dairy & Liquids
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Method:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes until softened, then add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping browned bits from the skillet bottom. Return the cooked sausage to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Fold in the baby spinach and half of the grated Parmesan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 - Simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and gnocchi are tender.
08 - Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while hot.
