Creamy Italian Sausage, Gnocchi & Kale

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 oz. kale, chopped
  • 16 oz. potato gnocchi
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook and break apart sausage until cooked through (about 6 minutes). 
  2. Drain sausage and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  3. Over medium heat, in the same pan, add onions and sauté about 4 minutes, or until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
  5. Stir in chicken broth, milk, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. 
  6. Add in kale, cover skillet and let steam until wilted (about 2 minutes).
  7. Stir in gnocchi and season with pepper. Cover and cook until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add cream, parmesan and cooked sausage. Serve warm with additional parmesan.

Thanks to the original recipe found here.

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