A quick and comforting one pot meal featuring savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and a flavorful tomato sauce, all cooked together for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
Add the dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the gnocchi in a single layer.
Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil if desired.