Description
Chorizo gnocchi is a simple pasta dish that combines the bold flavors of chorizo sausage with the soft pillowy texture of gnocchi. We’ve added sweet sundried tomatoes, fresh spinach and basil to a tangy cream sauce to bring out the smoky, zesty flavors of chorizo sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 6–8 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 ounce package sun dried tomatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage until cooked through and browned.
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Stir in shallots and garlic, continuing to cook until shallots have softened and garlic is fragrant.
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In a large pot of salted water, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
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Add sun dried tomatoes and softened cream cheese to the chorizo pan. Stir until cream cheese has melted, adding pasta water if needed.
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Stir in spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt.
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Add gnocchi to the pan, stirring until gnocchi is well coated in sauce.
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Stir in sliced fresh basil leaves and serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Gnocchi
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 13.4 g
- Sodium: 784.8 mg
- Fat: 24.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 50.8 g
- Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
- Cholesterol: 48.2 mg
