Chorizo Gnocchi
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.
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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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo sausage until cooked through and browned.
- Stir in shallots and garlic, continuing to cook until shallots have softened and garlic is fragrant.
- In a large pot of salted water, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
- Add sun dried tomatoes and softened cream cheese to the chorizo pan. Stir until cream cheese has melted, adding pasta water if needed.
- Stir in spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt.
- Add gnocchi to the pan, stirring until gnocchi is well coated in sauce.
- Stir in sliced fresh basil leaves and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 8g Fat: 16g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 39mg Sodium: 338mg Potassium: 321mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 2349IU Vitamin C: 14mg Calcium: 70mg Iron: 4mg