Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole
Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole brings pillowy gnocchi together with rich tomato sauce, browned sausage, and a gooey blanket of mozzarella. Each bite balances tender pasta dumplings with meaty depth and melty cheese, making it a comforting choice for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi, and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, crumble the sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain the grease, and stir in the spaghetti sauce. Remove from the heat, and carefully mix with the cooked gnocchi and half of the mozzarella cheese. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
- Calories 510.83 kcal High 26%
- Protein 27.72 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 42.79 g 16%
- Total Fat 25.25 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 12.96 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.91 mg High 27%
- Sodium 652.35 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 329.6 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 120.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 138.12 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole is an Italian side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Gnocchi, Italian Pork Sausage, Salt, and Shredded Cheese. Each serving provides about 510.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Gnocchi, Italian Pork Sausage, Salt, Shredded Cheese, Spaghetti. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 510.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole healthy?
- Cheesy Italian Sausage Gnocchi Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 510.83 calories and 27.72 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 652.35 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.96 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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