Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage brings tender dumplings together with a lively, herb-laced tomato sauce and juicy pieces of Italian sausage. Each bite balances gentle sweetness from tomatoes with a touch of Romano’s salty depth and a fresh parsley finish. It’s a comforting weeknight Dinner or casual gathering dish that feels hearty yet bright.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook until browned and firm, about 10 minutes. Slice sausages into 1/2 inch pieces, return them to the skillet, and cook until no longer pink. Drain the sausage slices on a paper towel lined plate.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion and cook until it softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; cook until the garlic softens, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes, water, salt, sugar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the pasta floats; drain.
- 6
Meanwhile, stir the Italian sausage slices into the sauce to rewarm. Toss the pasta with the sauce, and sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Romano cheese to serve.
- Calories 781.27 kcal High 39%
- Protein 48.61 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 52.62 g 19%
- Total Fat 43.92 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 19.38 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 132.74 mg High 44%
- Sodium 2173.73 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 4.22 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 739.85 mg Good Source 57%
- Iron 3.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 459.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 42.58 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 9.47 mg Moderate 11%
- 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 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Gnocchi, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 781.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Gnocchi, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Pork Sausage. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 781.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage healthy?
- Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 781.27 calories and 48.61 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2173.73 mg (95% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.38 g (97% 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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