Description
This easy sausage gnocchi skillet dinner is a weeknight dream come true, bringing together savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and a rich marinara sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 lb turkey Italian sausage or beef sausage, sliced into coins
1 package (16 oz) shelf-stable potato gnocchi
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
First, brown the sausage coins in a skillet with olive oil and set them aside.
Next, crisp up the gnocchi in the same skillet before removing it.
Then, gently sauté the bell peppers, onion, and garlic until they are tender.
Finally, combine the sausage, gnocchi, and marinara sauce in the skillet, top with mozzarella, and let it melt before serving with fresh basil.
Notes
The key to great gnocchi in this skillet dish is to give them a head start by crisping them up in the hot skillet before adding the sauce. This prevents them from becoming too mushy.
Taking the time to gently sauté the bell peppers, onion, and garlic builds a foundation of flavor for the entire dish. You want them tender but not completely mushy.
Using a single skillet for the entire cooking process makes for incredibly easy cleanup, which is always a win on busy weeknights!
Taste the marinara sauce before adding it to the skillet. If your sauce is a little bland, you might want to add a pinch of salt and pepper to the vegetables as they sauté.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 550-650 kcal per serving (estimated)
- Fat: Approximately 30-40g per serving (estimated)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g per serving (estimated)
- Protein: Approximately 25-35g per serving (estimated)