Italian Sausage and Gnocchi
This hearty Italian dish features gnocchi, italian sausage, and a variety of vegetables in a tomato based sauce that is sure to bring you comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 package gnocchi
- 3 links italian sausage crumbled or sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 zucchini sliced thin
- 4 cloves garlic diced
- 5-6 mushrooms sliced thin
- 4 tbsp italian seasoning (basil and oregano)
- 2 tbsp cooking wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and boil 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi starts floating at the top of the water. Remove from heat.
- Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add the italian sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pan and wipe away excess oil from the pan if needed.
- Pour olive oil into the pan (if needed) and toss in the diced onions. Cook for 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Add zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for up to 2 minutes. Toss in the basil and oregano and stir thoroughly.
- To deglaze the pan, add the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the heavy cream and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Return the italian sausage to the pan and pour in the gnocchi. Top with parmesan cheese to garnish.
