Creamy Gnocchi Sausage Kale (Printable View)

Pillowy gnocchi, halal sausage, and kale in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce, ready in under 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Gnocchi & Sausage

01 - 1.1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 10.6 oz halal chicken or beef sausage, sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 5.3 oz fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Cream Sauce

06 - 7 fl oz heavy cream
07 - 2 fl oz low-sodium chicken broth (halal)
08 - 2.1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - Extra Parmesan cheese
15 - Freshly ground black pepper

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced halal sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Add chopped kale to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
06 - Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
07 - Return the browned sausage to the skillet, add cooked gnocchi, and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The gnocchi gets pillowy and absorbs the cream sauce like little flavor sponges.
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect for something this comforting and rich.
  • Halal sausage adds savory depth without overwhelming the delicate kale.
02 -
  • Gnocchi can turn into glue if you stir it too aggressively or let it sit in hot liquid too long, so add it at the very end and toss gently.
  • The sausage releases fat as it cooks, and that's liquid gold for flavor, so don't drain it away completely before moving on to the next step.
  • Tasting and adjusting the sauce before the gnocchi goes in gives you a chance to fix seasoning while the cream is still pure.
03 -
  • Let your sausage come to room temperature before slicing so the pieces hold together cleanly instead of crumbling apart in the pan.
  • Fresh-grated Parmesan melts infinitely better than the pre-shredded version, which contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from turning silky.

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