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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
Rossi's Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Add garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; cook until the garlic softens, about 2 minutes.

  4. 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. 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. 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.

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.
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.

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