creamy pesto gnocchi with italian sausage
Uses packaged gnocchi, so easy for a weeknight meal.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) ready to cook gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
- 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 package (19 oz) sweet italian sausage links, casings removed
- 1 cup basil pesto (prepared or homemade)
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
How To Make creamy pesto gnocchi with italian sausage
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Step 1In a large pot or Dutch oven, prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and return to pot.
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Step 2In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté peppers and peas until crisp-tender. Transfer to pasta pot.
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Step 3In the same skillet, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink and lightly browned. Add to pasta mixture. Return large pot to stove-top.
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Step 4Over low heat, stir to combine all ingredients. Add pesto and cream; toss gently to coat all ingredients. Heat through and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
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