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Pesto Gnocchi in skillet with wooden spoon

Pesto Gnocchi with Sausage, Asparagus, and Mushrooms

Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Inactive Time: 0 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
This pesto gnocchi is made with sausage, asparagus, and mushrooms. It's an easy meal packed with flavor and is on the table in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients

  • 24 ounces gnocchi (I used DeLallo Gluten Free potato gnocchi)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. mild Italian chicken sausage casings removed (or use your favorite!)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 3/4 lb. asparagus spears tough ends removed and cut into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce*
  • Freshly grated parmesan for serving

Instructions 

  • Heat a pot of water for the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions. Drain well.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and break up with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the asparagus and cook 2 minutes longer or until the sausage is fully cooked.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add the gnocchi and 1/4 cup of the pesto sauce, stirring gently to combine. Add up to 2 more tablespoons of pesto sauce until the gnocchi is coated well.
  • Serve with grated parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • *This meal goes much quicker if the pesto sauce is made in advance! Make it a day or 2 in advance or have some in the freezer for busy weeknights. You can also use store bought pesto if pressed for time!
  • This meal is customizable, so you can substitute the sausage with chicken, ground turkey, and any of your favorite veggies!
  • The gnocchi package states that 12 ounces serves 2 people, but we easily got 3-4 servings out of each package.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 462mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Marcie
Keyword: pesto gnocchi, pesto gnocchi recipe
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