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 delicious results.
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
1 cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet 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 and the chicken broth.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the potato gnocchi to the skillet, stirring gently to submerge them in the liquid.
Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
Stir in the chopped baby spinach and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.