Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound gnocchi
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and mozzarella cheese. Cook for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese has melted.
6. Stir in the parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Packed with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and tender gnocchi
• Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal
• Can be customized with your favorite vegetables and toppings

User Comments:

• "This dish is so delicious and easy to make. My family loved it!"
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage and mushrooms are so savory."
• "I added extra mushrooms and spinach to this dish, and it turned out amazing."
• "This is my go-to recipe when I'm looking for a quick and satisfying meal."
• "I'm not usually a fan of gnocchi, but this dish changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute half-and-half or milk.
• To make this dish ahead of time, cook the gnocchi and sauce according to the directions. Then, store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, combine the gnocchi and sauce in a skillet and heat through.
• If you don't have a skillet, you can use a large Dutch oven or French oven.