This pan-fried gnocchi with Italian sausage has literally the best creamy tomato sauce. It quite possibly could be the best sauce for gnocchi ever! This one pan dinner is filled with pillowy soft gnocchi, tangy diced tomatoes, cheese, and savoury Italian sausage. You'll definitely be licking your plate after this one.
What makes this pan-fried gnocchi so amazing?
Finally a pan-fried gnocchi recipe that isn't drowning in a standard brown butter with sage sauce! Don't get us wrong, that has a serious place in our hearts, but it's time we tried something a little different. So, read on if you want to make the quickest, easiest, best store bought gnocchi recipe ever.
Grocery List
- Italian Sausage
- Potato Gnocchi
- Olive Oil
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- White Wine Vinegar
- Chicken Broth
- Diced Tomatoes
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil (optional)
Tips, tricks, and modifications
Best sauces for gnocchi.
Aside from our creamy tomato basil sauce, here is a list of some of the best sauce for gnocchi:
What is the best store bought gnocchi?
The best store bought gnocchi is De Cecco Potato Gnocchi. It has the most pillowy and fresh texture out of all the other brands. I would say it is the closest you will get to fresh handmade gnocchi.
What can I use instead of Italian sausage?
Though, this is best left as a gnocchi sausage recipe, you can definitely swap out the Italian sausage for ground chicken or grilled chicken breast. Ground chicken would probably be the closest substitute out of the two.
How many calories in gnocchi?
There are approximately 200 calories in 1 cup (125 grams) of potato gnocchi. See below for the full nutritional breakdown of our pan-fried gnocchi recipe.
How to make gnocchi by hand
If you've got a little extra time on your hands and want to try making gnocchi from scratch, check out this amazing detailed tutorial here! But, before you go, make sure to hop on over to amazon and grab yourself a potato ricer. This tool is extremely necessary for making homemade gnocchi.
Storage and freezing
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze in an airtight freezer safe container for up to 6 months.
Defrost by popping in the microwave in a microwave safe container as is. Defrost on high for 10-15 minutes depending on how much you have to defrost. Stir periodically and make sure you create a space for steam to escape on your container.
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Recipe
Pan Fried Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Potato Gnocchi uncooked
- 8.8 ounces Italian Sausage chopped to bits
- 1 ½ tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ small Yellow Onion
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 794 grams Diced Tomatoes approximately 1 can
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Basil to garnish
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the diced onions and minced garlic. Saute for approximately 2-3 minutes or until everything becomes fragrant.
- Mix your chopped sausage into the pan and continue to cook until there are no visible raw spots on the sausage.
- Pour in the white wine vinegar and quickly toss to deglaze the pan. Add in the uncooked gnocchi, chicken broth, tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream. Heat over medium-high heat to bring to a light boil. Once pan has reached a boil simmer for 5 minutes (do not overcook).
- Once the sauce has thickened and gnocchi is fully cooked, remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese into the pan and let everything rest for 3minutes before serving so that the cheese has time to melt.
- Give a quick stir before plating and top with fresh basil. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Step-by-step instructions [with pictures]
Step 1:
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the diced onions and minced garlic. Saute for approximately 2-3 minutes or until everything becomes fragrant.
Step 2:
Mix your chopped sausage into the pan and continue to cook until there are no visible raw spots on the sausage.
Step 3:
Pour in the white wine vinegar and quickly toss to deglaze the pan. Add in the uncooked gnocchi, chicken broth, tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream. Heat over medium-high heat to bring to a light boil. Once pan has reached a boil, simmer for 5 minutes (do not overcook).
Step 4:
Once the sauce has thickened and the gnocchi is fully cooked, remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese into the pan and let everything rest for 3 minutes before serving so that the cheese has time to melt.
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