Description
Pesto Sausage Gnocchi Bake is a comforting, creamy casserole that combines tender gnocchi, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant pesto sauce. Topped with gooey mozzarella and sprinkled with fresh basil, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it guarantees a delicious meal that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, allowing it to simmer for one minute.
- Gently fold in the gnocchi until coated in the sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg