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Tuscan Gnocchi

This is a lightened up version of a Tuscan favorite! Gnocchi is gently tossed in a creamy sauce that consists of broth, cream, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and chicken sausage. This comforting dish is ready in less than 20 minutes and will have your family asking for seconds!
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: kristyslifestyle

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 4 chicken sausage links, sliced *I use Al Fresco Sweet Italian Style
  • 3 oz bag of sun-dried tomatoes Julienne Cut *I use Bella Sun Luci
  • 32 oz potato gnocchi
  • 14.5 oz can of chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large handfuls of baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash pepper

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add in the onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the sausage and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or until the sausage starts to brown.
  • While that cooks, boil the gnocchi according to the package (usually 3 minutes.) Drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and then stir in the chicken broth.
  • Add in the spinach, heavy cream and 1/2 cup of freshly shredded parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir until the spinach has wilted and then add in the gnocchi. Gently toss to coat with the creamy sauce.
  • Top with fresh basil the remaining parmesan cheese.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian