Description

This delicious one-pan dinner features tender potato gnocchi sautéed with savory Italian sausage, sweet peas, and aromatic garlic and onion, all brought together with a touch of chicken broth or cream and finished with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect comforting meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Sausage and Vegetables

12 ounces Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 small onion (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup frozen peas

Main Ingredients

16 ounces potato gnocchi

Seasonings and Garnish

¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chicken broth or heavy cream (for a saucier dish)
Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Olive oil (for cooking, approximately 1-2 tablespoons)

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Instructions

Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to coat the bottom.
Cook the sausage: Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, then drain excess grease if necessary.
Sauté onions: Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Cook gnocchi initially: Add potato gnocchi directly to the skillet, spreading it out evenly. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to develop a golden crust on one side.
Crisp the gnocchi: Stir the gnocchi and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until lightly crisped on all sides.
Add peas and liquid: Stir in frozen peas. If the skillet looks dry at this point, add chicken broth or heavy cream to create a saucier consistency.
Season the dish: Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste, stirring to combine all flavors evenly.
Finish and serve: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh parsley or basil as desired. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of chicken broth.
You can adjust the spiciness by choosing mild or spicy Italian sausage and adding more or less red pepper flakes.
If you prefer extra crispy gnocchi, allow them to cook undisturbed a little longer before stirring.
Fresh herbs add a bright finish but are optional.
Drain excess sausage grease to keep the dish from becoming too oily.