Creamy Beef Italian Gnocchi (Printer-Friendly Version)
A rich, comforting blend of tender gnocchi, Italian beef sausage, and creamy broth with hints of herbs and spices.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
454 g Italian beef sausage
→ Vegetables
02 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
04 -
57 g fresh spinach or kale
05 -
425 g diced tomatoes (canned)
→ Liquids
06 -
960 ml chicken broth, low-sodium preferred
07 -
237 ml heavy cream
08 -
15 ml olive oil
→ Pasta
09 -
454 g potato gnocchi
→ Seasonings
10 -
1 tsp Italian seasoning
11 -
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian beef sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 -
Add diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
03 -
Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes along with Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, allowing the flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
04 -
Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions, generally 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the surface indicating they are done.
05 -
Reduce heat to low and gently stir in the heavy cream. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
06 -
Stir in fresh spinach or kale and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
For a thicker consistency, reduce the broth by simmering longer before adding cream. Avoid overcooking gnocchi to maintain their texture.