Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage brings pillowy potato gnocchi together with browned pork sausage, tomatoes, and tender spinach for a rich, comforting bite in every forkful. The mozzarella and Parmesan melt into a creamy, cheesy blanket that balances gentle heat and herbs. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that feels cozy enough for guests or a laid-back family meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 12
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add sausage, stir to break up the meat, and cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Drain the excess oil and leave the meat mixture in the skillet.
- 6
Add gnocchi, stirring to separate any clumps.
- 7
Stir in tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, and pepper.
- 8
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir in spinach and nutmeg and simmer until the spinach has wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 10
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top, cover, and simmer until the cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 11
Serve immediately.
- Calories 491.97 kcal High 25%
- Protein 21.64 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 47.16 g 17%
- Total Fat 23.12 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 10.36 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.2 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1203.34 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 3.07 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 228.1 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 300.34 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 86.45 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 19.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage is an Italian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 491.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 491.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage healthy?
- Skillet Gnocchi with Italian Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 491.97 calories and 21.64 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1203.34 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.36 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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