Description
This Healthy Pesto Sausage Gnocchi Bake combines savory Italian sausage with creamy pesto and tender gnocchi for a quick, comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare the skillet.
- Cook Italian sausage in a deep oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with garlic and white wine, scraping browned bits for flavor.
- Stir in cream and pesto until smooth.
- Fold in uncooked gnocchi, heating through for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh spinach and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute Italian sausage with turkey sausage or use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to two hours or refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Feel free to experiment with adding seasonal vegetables or different proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg