Creamy Gnocchi Sausage Kale (Print)
Pillowy gnocchi coated in luscious cream sauce with savory sausage and tender kale for comforting flavors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Gnocchi
01 - 1 lb potato gnocchi, store-bought or homemade
→ Meats
02 - 10 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauces & Dairy
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
10 - 1/2 tsp salt, plus extra to taste
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
13 - Extra grated Parmesan for serving
# How To Make:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove excess fat if needed.
03 - Add the butter, chopped onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in the chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
06 - Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Heat through for 1–2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a cozy Italian restaurant
- The combination of savory sausage bitter kale and rich cream sauce hits every single craving
02 -
- Do not overcook the gnocchi in the boiling water or they will fall apart when you toss them in the sauce
- The sauce continues to thicken as it sits so if it looks too thin just give it another minute
03 -
- Use hot Italian sausage if you want extra kick without adding more red pepper flakes
- Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated for better melting and flavor