Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi by Good Food

Ingredients

• 4 Sausages, skinned and crumbled
• 1 Onion, sliced
• 500g Gnocchi
• 100g Frozen spinach
• 125ml White wine (optional)
• 200ml Vegetable or chicken stock (325ml if not using wine)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• ½ tbsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 30g Parmesan, grated
• to taste Black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has softened and turned translucent but not golden.
2. Add the skinned and crumbled sausage meat to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break it into small, even pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage meat is starting to brown and is cooked through.
3. Sprinkle the paprika and oregano over the sausage and onion mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. If using, pour in the white wine and increase the heat slightly. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the alcohol has evaporated and the liquid has reduced slightly.
5. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
6. Add the frozen spinach to the pan. Stir it into the simmering sauce and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the spinach has fully defrosted and wilted into the sauce.
7. Ensure the sauce is at a gentle simmer, then carefully tip in the gnocchi. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the gnocchi are heated through and floating, indicating they are cooked.
8. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in most of the grated Parmesan cheese until it is melted and well combined, creating a creamy texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve immediately, divided among plates, with the remaining grated Parmesan sprinkled generously over the top.