Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce
Tender potato gnocchi are paired with crumbled Italian sausage and wilted spinach, then coated in a rich vodka marinara studded with melty mozzarella. The sauce balances gentle heat and tomato tang with cheesy comfort, making it a cozy pick for pasta night or a quick weeknight dinner. Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce delivers hearty flavors in a satisfying, saucy bowl.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the sausage and the onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly.
- 3
Stir in the vodka sauce and enough tomato juice to reach your desired consistency.
- 4
Stir in the mozzarella cheese and the spinach.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top.
- 7
Drain.
- 8
Transfer the gnocchi to a plate, cover with the sauce, and serve.
- Calories 547.57 kcal High 27%
- Protein 28.34 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 63.37 g 23%
- Total Fat 20.46 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 8.39 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.58 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1827.62 mg High 79%
- Dietary Fiber 5.39 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 9.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 325.7 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 807.51 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 230.62 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 11.94 mg Moderate 13%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Gnocchi, Italian Pork Sausage, Marinara Sauce, and Mozzarella Cheese. Each serving provides about 547.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Gnocchi, Italian Pork Sausage, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 547.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce healthy?
- Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 547.57 calories and 28.34 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1827.62 mg (79% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.39 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, 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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