Description
A comforting and delicious creamy kielbasa gnocchi skillet that is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound of kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of spinach (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, pour in the olive oil and warm it over medium heat.
- Sauté the kielbasa: Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet, allowing it to brown beautifully on both sides for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for about a minute without burning.
- Cook the gnocchi: Toss in the gnocchi following the package instructions until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the cream: Gently pour in the heavy cream, stirring well, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate spinach: If using, add spinach and cook until it wilts, around 2 minutes.
- Season: Taste and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle portions onto plates and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
To prepare ahead of time, store the sauce in the refrigerator and combine it with gnocchi at mealtime for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg