Description
Experience comforting flavors with Healthy Pesto Sausage Gnocchi Bake. This easy dinner combines savory sausage, creamy texture, and vibrant pesto for a delightful meal that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to taste)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a deep oven-safe skillet.
- Crumble and cook sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Add chopped onions and cook for another 5 minutes until translucent, then remove grease if needed.
- Stir in garlic and wine, letting it bubble for about 30 seconds.
- Mix in heavy cream and pesto, stirring until smooth and warm.
- Fold in uncooked gnocchi and spinach, heating for 1-2 minutes.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and parmesan before serving.
Notes
Consider using gluten-free gnocchi for dietary needs.
Add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg