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Italian Sausage and Pea Gnocchi

Italian Sausage and Sweet Pea Gnocchi

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This Italian Sausage and Sweet Pea Gnocchi is a super simple and quick meal for any day of the week. Toasted gnocchi, italian sausage and sweet peas in a simple yet delicious, light and creamy parmesan sauce. Yields 4 (generous) to 6 servings. 
Note: If serving 6, I usually make a simple arugula salad to go with it.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine American, italian inspred
Keyword gnocchi, italian sausage, pasta, pork, spring recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 477
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound italian sausage hot or mild
  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 10 ounces sweet peas frozen
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • 1 handful fresh basil torn, about 1/4 cup
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Instructions

  • In a 10 to 12-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, add italian sausage. Cook over medium heat, using a spatula to break up the sausage. Continue to cook until browned and no longer pink. Once fully cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked italian sausage to a clean plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Next add in the gnocchi to the fat in the pan. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until the gnocchi is golden and toasted in spots. Once toasted, remove the gnocchi to a separate bowl or plate.
  • Transfer the cooked italian sausage back into the pan along with frozen peas, dijon mustard, broth, lemon juice. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Once the peas have thawed, add the gnocchi back in to the pan along with 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stirring often, cook for 6 minutes or until the gnocchis are tender and sauce has thickened.
  • Remove off of the heat and add in a handful of torn fresh basil. Taste and add more salt if desired.
  • Divide pasta among plates and top with extra parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 5mg