Crispy Gnocchi and Chicken Sausage with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Crispy Gnocchi and Sausage with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce is the perfect autumn dish, bringing warmth and comfort to your table. This delightful recipe features golden-brown gnocchi paired with savory sausage, all enveloped in a rich, creamy pumpkin sauce. Ideal for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, this dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor. With just 35 minutes of preparation, you’ll enjoy a hearty meal that highlights the seasonal taste of pumpkin while being easily customizable to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 – 10 fresh sage leaves
- 1 package (12 to 18 ounces) shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 pound chicken or turkey sausage
- 3 large shallots (or 1 onion)
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup dry apple vinegar
- 2 cups canned pumpkin (unsweetened)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275ºF.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add gnocchi and cook until crispy on both sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped shallots, garlic, sage leaves, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; sauté until shallots are translucent.
- Pour in apple vinegar and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in pumpkin, stock, and mascarpone; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the crispy gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat in sauce.
- Serve warm topped with grated cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg