How to Make Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying than a rich and indulgent pasta dish. And when that dish includes pillowy-soft gnocchi, savory sausage, and a creamy vodka sauce, you know you're in for a treat. This recipe for Gnocchi with Sausage in Vodka Sauce is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests. The combination of hearty gnocchi, flavorful sausage, and luscious vodka sauce creates a dish that is both comforting and decidedly luxurious.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce (such as Safeway® Signature Select™)
  • 4 ounces tomato juice, or as needed
  • ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup fresh spinach
  • 17 ½ ounces potato gnocchi (such as De Cecco® No. 401)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in vodka sauce and enough tomato juice until you reached a desired consistency. Stir in mozzarella cheese and spinach.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer gnocchi to a plate, cover with sauce, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 1440mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 227mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 909mg