Description
Delectable Sausage and Gnocchi Marinara is a comforting dish that combines juicy Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and offers a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. With the addition of fresh basil and garlic, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Italian sausage (spicy or sweet), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 16 ounces gnocchi (store-bought)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and reduce heat to low, allowing it to simmer.
- In another pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain well.
- Carefully add cooked gnocchi to the skillet with sausage and marinara. Toss gently to combine.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped basil, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg