Gnocchi skillet is a fall flavor that warms you from the core of your body. Gnocchi are combined with juicy chicken sausage and cooked in a sauce that blends cottage cheese and flavorful spices to create a creamy, flavorful, and protein-rich dish.
Since it can be prepared in just one skillet, it’s a perfect meal for a lazy day while still feeling a bit luxurious.
If you’ve visited this website once or twice, you know how much we love a good one-pan meal. And this gnocchi skillet is just that. Made entirely in one skillet with a creamy homemade sauce made with blended cottage cheese (rich in protein!). If you’re looking for an easy fall meal full of comforting flavors, this is it.
To make it, cook the vegetables and sausage, then cook the gnocchi in a delicious sauce. Finally, add the spinach and cottage cheese to create a creamy, flavorful sauce for every bite of your gnocchi.
Chicken Sausage: I like to use chicken sausage in this recipe, but you can use any type of sausage you like. Adds great flavor and protein to dishes. Italian Seasoning: Oregano, basil, and other herbs combine with Italian seasoning to add delicious flavor to this dish. Gnocchi: The star of this skillet, gnocchi is a potato-based pasta that adds a hearty, comforting element to the dish. Chicken soup: It serves as the base for sauces and adds flavor to dishes. Fresh spinach: Adding fresh spinach at the end adds veggies to the dish and balances out the creamy sauce. Blended cottage cheese: This is the secret ingredient of this dish! Blending cottage cheese and pumpkin puree creates a creamy, protein-rich sauce that’s packed with flavor.
Want to make this dish even more perfect for fall? Add the pumpkin puree to the sauce! It adds a creamy, slightly sweet element to the sauce. I tested this recipe with pumpkin puree in my Fit Foodie kitchen and it was delicious. All you need is 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree.
To blend the cottage cheese, add it to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. This creates a creamy texture that’s perfect for sauces and dips.
No, but I used fully cooked chicken sausage links to speed up the cooking time. If using raw sausage, be sure to fully cook it before adding any other ingredients.
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#1 Tip for Gnocchi Frying
During step 3, if the gnocchi start to stick or stick to the pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Don’t skip this step. The gnocchi will become gummy and the sauce will be too thick.
This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and onions to the pot. Season with salt and cook for 5 minutes. Onions should be soft and translucent.
Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for another minute. Remove the sausage and onions from the pan and set aside.
Return the pot to the stove and heat over medium heat. Add remaining olive oil and gnocchi. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The gnocchi should be crispy on the outside.
Next, add the sausage and onions to the gnocchi, then add the broth and pumpkin. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add the spinach to the pot. Once softened, add the blended cottage cheese and mix.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.
Adding 1 cup of pumpkin puree to the sauce in Step 5 will give you a taste of autumn. If the gnocchi start to stick during step 3, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Don’t skip this step. The gnocchi will become gummy and the sauce will be too thick. For this recipe, I used fully cooked chicken sausage links.
calorie: 352 kcal, carbohydrates: 36 g, protein: 16 g, fat: 17 g, fiber: 4 g, sugar: 4 g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a rough guide.
Photos: Photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wood Skillet.
