Gnocchi & Sausage Recipe
House made ricotta gnocchi, grilled Italian sausage, pesto cream
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Ingredients
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Gnocchi & Sausage Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Make the Gnocchi
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Form the Gnocchi
On a floured surface, roll the dough into ropes and cut into small pieces. Shape each piece into a gnocchi.
- 3
Cook the Gnocchi
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain.
- 4
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and grill until cooked through and browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and slice.
- 5
Make the Pesto Cream
In the same skillet, add heavy cream and pesto. Stir and cook until warmed through.
- 6
Combine Everything
Add the cooked gnocchi to the pesto cream and toss to coat. Serve with sliced sausage on top.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves before serving.