Name: Easy Gnocchi Skillet With Sausage and Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Italian sausages (casings removed); 2 cups butternut squash (cubed); 3 cups kale (stems removed); 16 oz. gnocchi; 1/2 yellow onion (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (sliced thin); 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. chili flakes; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1-1/4 cup chicken stock; Sea salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste); Olive oil

This easy gnocchi skillet combines savory Italian sausage, tender butternut squash, fresh kale and gooey mozzarella for a cozy one-pan dinner that’s both hearty and simple to make.

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Easy Gnocchi Skillet With Sausage and Kale

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 1903 kcal

Ingredients

2 Italian sausages casings removed
2 cups butternut squash cubed
3 cups kale stems removed
16 oz. gnocchi
1/2 yellow onion chopped
3 garlic cloves sliced thin
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. chili flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1-1/4 cup chicken stock
Sea salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Olive oil

Instructions

Heat up large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sausages. Cook for 1-2 minutes turning frequently. Use potato masher to break sausage into crumbles. Once sausage is cooked, place it on plate with paper towel to remove excess grease.
Add olive oil to pan followed by onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes then add squash. Season with pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes.
Next add dried thyme, chili flakes and oregano. Combine well add chicken stock. Scrape up any brown bits from bottom. Add gnocchi and kale. Mix well and cover with lid. Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally.
When gnocchi is cooked, add sausage back to pan along with mozzarella cheese. Cover with lid and cook for 2 minutes until cheese is melted through. Give it one last mix then serve while hot.