Pan-fried gnocchi with spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound gnocchi
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5 cups water
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 pound sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces (e.g., smoked turkey link sausage)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 ½ cups baby spinach
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¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½-1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Bring 5 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil. Add gnocchi and boil for 1-2 minutes until they float. Drain and set aside.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add boiled gnocchi and sausage pieces. Cook until browned on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
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Add spinach to the skillet and cook gently until wilted. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons of parmesan. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Dish up the gnocchi. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and serve on its own or with a salad and bread.
# Notes:
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Avoid over-boiling the gnocchi, as it will also cook during pan-frying.
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For a vegetarian option, replace the sausage with vegetarian sausages or additional vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or squash.
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This recipe can be used for meal prep, lasting up to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator.
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Homemade gnocchi can be frozen on a parchment-lined tray. Thaw and boil before cooking.