Recipes Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Italian Sausage 4.6 (38) 30 Reviews 13 Photos A creamy pesto and Italian sausage sauce bring layers of flavor to gnocchi. By Allrecipes Member Published on August 4, 2021 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 13 13 13 13 13 Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 (1 pound) packages gnocchi (refrigerated, frozen, or vacuum-packed) 1 (19.76 ounce) package Johnsonville® Sweet or Mild Italian Sausage links, decased 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ pound snap peas 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch dice 6 ounces pesto (store-bought or fresh-made) ½ cup light cream (or half and half) ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese Directions In a large pot, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and return them to the pot. In a 12" skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute the snap peas and red peppers until tender, about 4 minutes. Toss into the pot with the reserved cooked gnocchi. In the same skillet, cook and crumble Italian sausage until cooked through about 8-10 minutes. Transfer sausage to the pot with the vegetables and pasta. Over med-low heat, stir to combine the pasta, vegetables and sausage mixture. Add the pesto and light cream; toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Heat through and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Tips Substitution: If you can't find gnocchi, try this easy pesto and cream sauce on any type of pasta. You can also use 3/4 cup of frozen peas in place of the snap peas. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 778 Calories 58g Fat 34g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 778 % Daily Value * Total Fat 58g 75% Saturated Fat 22g 109% Cholesterol 115mg 38% Sodium 1325mg 58% Total Carbohydrate 34g 13% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 1g Protein 28g 57% Vitamin C 34mg 38% Calcium 342mg 26% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 335mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved