Description
A creamy, cheesy one-pan gnocchi dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and ricotta, baked to bubbly perfection. Packed with bold Italian-inspired flavors and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
- 1/3 pound ground spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1–2 tablespoons Calabrian chiles in oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large oven-safe skillet. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
- If using chicken sausage, cook it in the skillet over high heat until browned. Add the shallot, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the Calabrian chiles and tomato paste, cooking for about 5 minutes until the paste darkens.
- Add 3 cups of water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and gnocchi. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Mix in the ricotta and Parmesan, then top evenly with the shredded provolone or mozzarella.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve topped with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken sausage.
- Use mozzarella for a milder flavor or provolone for a sharper taste.
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Serve with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
