Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb fresh gnocchi
  • ⅔ cup sundried tomatoes (drained)
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a large skillet over medium heat brown the sausage.  When the sausage is about halfway browned add the onion; cook until soft.  Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, marjoram and crushed red pepper.  Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.  Remove from the skillet and plate. Drain any excess grease and carefully wipe out the skillet.
  • Melt butter and heat oil in same skillet over medium heat.  Add gnocchi and sundried tomatoes cooking until the gnocchi are lightly browned; stirring several times.
  • Add the chicken broth and heavy cream simmering until slightly thickened; 5-6 minutes. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.  Reduce the heat and add the Parmesan cheese stirring gently until it melts.
  • Add the cooked Italian Sausage mixture back to the skillet and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.