Crispy gnocchi with spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound sausage, sliced into 1-inch chunks (like smoked turkey sausage)
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1 pound gnocchi
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 teaspoons salt
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¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 ½ cups baby spinach
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5 cups water
→ Seasonings
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Salt and pepper as you like
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ to 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper, based on how spicy you want it
# Instructions:
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Start by boiling 5 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Once it’s bubbling, toss in the gnocchi. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the pieces float to the top. Drain them and leave them for now.
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In a pan over medium heat, warm up olive oil and butter. Add the gnocchi and sausage slices. Let one side turn golden before flipping them to brown the other side.
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Toss the spinach into the pan and stir gently until it softens. Sprinkle over oregano, basil, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons of parmesan. Add a bit of salt and pepper too, depending on your taste.
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Plate the gnocchi mixture and top it off with the rest of the parmesan. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with a salad and some bread.
# Notes:
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Don’t let the gnocchi stay in boiling water too long. They’ll keep cooking when pan-fried.
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To make it veggie-friendly, swap out the sausage for vegetarian sausage or add extra vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
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This dish is great for meal prep and keeps fresh for about 5 days in the fridge.
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Homemade gnocchi can be frozen in a single layer on a tray. Thaw before boiling when ready to cook.