Baked Gnocchi with Spinach & Sausage
Servings Prep Time
4 20minutes
Cook Time
20-25minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 20minutes
Cook Time
20-25minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Mise en place: Preheat to 425 degrees F. In a deep ovenproof skillet, cook the bacon. While the bacon is cooking, chop your veggies, shred the cheese and get everything else together. Once the bacon is fully cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel to drain; pour out the excess grease from the pan. There should be a coating of grease left over in the pan to cook the veggies with.
  2. Cook the sausage and veggies: Over medium-high heat, add the turkey sausage to the same pan the bacon was cooked in and use a potato masher or wooden spoon to break the meat apart into small pieces. Once the meat is almost completely cooked, add the onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are lightly browned and the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Then add the spinach and garlic and continue cooking until the spinach is wilted and there is no pink left in the meat. Transfer everything to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking, for about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth; simmer, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon salt, the nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper.
  4. Finish it off: Add the sausage/veggie mixture into the sauce along with the bacon and gnocchi. Stir everything together until well combined and the gnocchi is all covered and submerged in the white sauce. Evenly sprinkle the parmesan over the top and transfer the skillet/pan to the oven and bake until bubbling and the top begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Once complete, remove to the counter and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce to cool slightly and thicken. Can sprinkle with chopped parsley or more parmesan cheese, if desired.