Save to Pinterest A hearty, comforting skillet meal featuring pillowy gnocchi, earthy mushrooms, and savory sausage in a fragrant, creamy sauce—perfect for cozy evenings.
This recipe quickly became a favorite for chilly nights when I want something filling but simple to make.
Ingredients
- Italian sausage: 12 oz (340 g), mild or spicy, casings removed
- Mushrooms: 8 oz (225 g) cremini or button, cleaned and sliced
- Yellow onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Baby spinach: 2 cups (60 g), roughly chopped
- Fresh thyme leaves: 1 tablespoon (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Potato gnocchi: 1 lb (450 g), shelf-stable or refrigerated
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Chicken broth: 1/2 cup (120 ml), low-sodium
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (50 g), grated
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage breaking it up with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Step 2:
- In the same skillet add another tablespoon olive oil. Sauté the onions for 2 minutes until softened then add the mushrooms. Cook stirring occasionally until mushrooms are golden and their moisture has evaporated about 5 minutes.
- Step 3:
- Add garlic and thyme to the skillet cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4:
- Stir in the gnocchi letting it toast slightly for 2–3 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Return the sausage to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 6:
- Fold in the spinach and half the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 7:
- Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the gnocchi are tender.
- Step 8:
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve hot.
Save to Pinterest This dish always brings my family together around the table especially on cool evenings.
Notes
For a vegetarian version omit sausage and use sautéed wild mushrooms plus a pinch of smoked paprika Pairs well with a crisp Chardonnay or a rustic red wine
Required Tools
Large oven-proof skillet Wooden spoon or spatula Chefs knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gnocchi) Milk (cream Parmesan) possibly Egg (gnocchi) and Pork (sausage) Double-check gnocchi and sausage for specific allergen content
Save to Pinterest This skillet meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy weekend indulgence.