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1-Pan Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Bake

One-Pan Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Bake

This 1-Pan Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Bake is a quick comfort food perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage can substitute with turkey sausage
  • 16 oz Gnocchi fresh gnocchi recommended
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce can replace with crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with provolone
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, can use nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil vegetable oil can be a substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Basil fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp Oregano adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice preference

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients for ease of cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet, add Italian sausage, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Cook gnocchi according to package directions, then gently fold into the sausage and sauce mixture.
  5. Transfer to a baking dish if needed, cover with mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for adapting with spices or veggies to suit your taste.

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