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"Norton Gnocchi"

This creamy tomato sauce with gnocchi and Italian sausage is a comfort food classic that can be made in only one pot!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. Italian Sausage spicy or mild, depending on preference
  • 1/2 small white onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 lb. gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Take sausage out of the casing, or cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Sauté sausage and onion on medium high heat until sausage is browned and onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  • Add wine and cook for a minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes, heavy cream and the gnocchi.  Once pot starts to simmer, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot, stir and cook for a few more minutes until gnocchi is cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit.
  • Take off heat and stir in the parmesan and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Tear some basil and add on top for a little extra color and flavor!
Keyword gnocchi, sausage, tomato sauce