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8) Spicy Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Gnocchi

Savory, a little spicy, and generously green. The sausage does all the seasoning work, which means fewer things you have to think about. That's the kind of math I appreciate on a Wednesday night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potato gnocchi store-bought
  • 8 oz spicy Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Cook gnocchi per package, drain and set aside.
  2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into pieces as it cooks.
  3. Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Toss in broccoli rabe and broth, cover, and steam 3–4 minutes until wilted.
  5. Add gnocchi to the skillet, stir everything together, and heat through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle Parmesan, and serve.