Description
A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring sausage and gnocchi baked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned.
- Boil gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Mix cooked sausage, gnocchi, tomato sauce, and seasonings in a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh gnocchi for best texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Italian sausage, gnocchi, baked pasta, easy dinner