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Easy Italian Sausage Gnocchi recipe

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This easy creamy one pan Italian Sausage Gnocchi recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients that produce big flavors. Plus it is ready in 30 minutes which makes for a win win dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

The Gnocchi is simmered in a light cream sauce that is made of chicken stock, parmesan cheese, sour cream and Dijon mustard.

Along with fresh sage and few Italian spices that sure enhances all those ingredients very well.

Looking for more tasty recipes that utilize gnocchi? Try my Gnocchi soup or my Vegetarian Gnocchi

Isn’t this dish very similar to Tuscan style dishes?

Yes, it is. Tuscan dishes use simple ingredients that are not covered in any heavy sauces.

So even though this dish is creamy, it does not use cream or butter and is rather light.

Also you can take this dish from mild to hot simply by choosing a hotter sausage.

We are simply substituting that heavy cream for a more healthy olive oil and chicken stock.

So hold onto your hats for this one ladies and gents, because this dish is far more healthier than most of those Tuscan recipes out there.

Can I replace the Sausage for Chicken?

YES, you can use a chicken breast in replace of the sausage.

To make this dish all you will need is one large cooking pot/pan.

Start by cooking the gnocchi by boiling it in the pot/pan.

Once that is done you can prepare the remaining ingredients.

From there everything will come together in the same pot/pan in under 15 minutes!

This recipe can be served as a romantic dinner for two or double the recipe and then you can serve a family of four or more.

Delizioso!

Looking for a Tuscan inspired recipe? Try my “Tuscan Salmon” it is Delicious as well.

Other Gnocchi recipes that you’re sure to love!

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Spicy Tuscan Salmon

This Spicy Tuscan Salmon is just bursting with so many amazing flavors that you’re sure to love it!

WHAT IS TUSCAN SALMON

It is salmon fillets smothered in a creamy sauce with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan!

So if you’re craving something different and a little fancy for dinner tonight.

Then this one pot dish is sure to impress!

Plus it definitely is one of my favorite way to make Tuscan Salmon, with a hint of spice.

The first time I tried Tuscan Salmon, was early last year.

I followed another bloggers recipe, over at Cafe Delites and immediately fell in love with it.

But I knew it needed a little bit more to really suit my taste.

So I made a few changes and came up with this recipe.

Which is also a lower fat version of the more traditional Tuscan Salmon.

I also like to add a bit more of those delicious sundried tomatoes and spinach, so do not skip on that.

HOW TO MAKE TUSCAN SALMON

My dish brings that extra element of heat and is less cream heavy than other varieties I have tried.

Rather, I like to use whole milk instead of cream and will double the amount of spinach making it that much more healthier and tastier.

So simple, yet so impressive that you could serve this to a crowd and call it fine dining.

I like to serve this dish over a bed of Conchiglie/Shell pasta, it goes really good with this recipe.

However if your on a keto diet feel free to enjoy it as is, trust me it’s amazing either way.

If you are serving this over pasta, just make sure to cook the pasta separately before hand so it’s ready when the fish is.

This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal.

So follow along Salmon lovers, this recipe is sure to impress. If you end up giving this recipe a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!

Be sure to sear the Salmon fillets directly in the oil that the sun-dried tomatoes come in.

As it really adds a nice element to the fish”.

Also you can squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice over top for a little tang if desired.

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead. Or have dinner for one with this recipe, and split the last Salmon fillet in half for two meal prep bowls.

To make the bowls, simply place some Conchiglie/Shell Pasta on the bottom of the bowls and top with the Creamy Salmon, spinach, parmesan sauce.

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Spicy Tuscan Chicken

These Chicken Breasts are smothered in a creamy, parmesan sauce and served over a bed of egg noodles. This is definitely my favorite way to make Tuscan Chicken.

If you have ever been to the Olive Garden, this recipe is definitely a fan favorite. However mine cuts the fat in half by adding 1 cup of half n half cream, not two.

So instead of adding another cup of cream we are adding 2% milk and then some sour cream too. Plus I find doing so makes this dish taste all that much more creamier.

And who doesn’t like creamer meals with less calories than the original?

Also we are spicing it up a little by adding in some red chili flakes that really kick this recipe up a notch. And if you ask me it tastes way better than in the restaurant.

This recipe can serve a large family in a short period of time and also does well as leftovers or packaged into meal prep bowls for the weeks lunches ahead. Creamy, and oh so satisfying this is sure to hit the spot if your craving something fancy for dinner tonight.

I like to serve this dish over a bed of large egg noodles, they just go so well with the sauce. Of course you can add just about any type of pasta, so I will leave that up to you.

Just make sure to cook the pasta separately then add the dish on top once everything is cooked. This dish is very satisfying, both as a lunch dish or to serve as main meal. You can prepare this dish with turkey also, however it really tastes that much better with chicken.

Once the chicken has browned and cooked throughout on both sides, remove it and set aside for later. Then in the same frying pan add the crushed garlic and diced sun-dried tomatoes, slimming till fragrant.

Then pour one cup of half and half cream, along with 1 cup of %2 milk, 4 tbsp of sour cream and 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese and stir to combine.

Add in the spinach and simmer till the spinach has wilted then add back in the cooked chicken breasts and simmer on medium low for 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the sauce to thicken up some before serving over a bed of pasta. If you end up giving this a give it a try, I would love to know how you liked it. Bon Appetit!

Creamy, tasty and great served the next day as leftovers! This recipe was inspired by Alyssa over at The Recipe Critic

Notes: You can always substitute whole milk or use just 2% in replace of the cream if desired.

MEAL PREP IDEA: Make enough to create a few meal preps bowls for the week ahead.

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