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Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage

 Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage – a quick and easy dinner that is perfect for any weeknight.  Chicken sausage and fennel are tossed with gnocchi in a light and creamy tomato sauce.

Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage in a light tomato sauce - dinner is ready in 20 minutes!

 

Thanksgiving is next week! Are you ready?  I am excited to be able to spend a few days with family and just relax!  Things have been so busy around here lately, it will be really nice to take a few days off.  My son even said that this last weekend felt like a 3 day weekend, because we were so busy and fit so much stuff in.  I have mentioned before that my son is part of Lego Robotics, and my husband and I are 2 of their coaches.  Well, they had their State Qualifier competition last Saturday.  This is their fist year with robotics, and they made it to state!  So in January we will go to Denver to compete at the state level.  We are very proud of how far they have come, and the kids are so excited!

Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage {Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts}

This time of year life tends to get crazier than normal.  Parties, family, events; all on top of the normal busy schedule.  Plus holiday shopping, wrapping gifts, cookie exchanges and everything else that happens this time of year.  But that is not an excuse to resort to take out or drive thru for dinner.  You can still get dinner on the table in 20 minutes, the whole family will eat it, and you can feel good about serving it.  One of the keys to this is having a well stocked pantry.  Canned goods can make dinner happen in no time.  Canned goods are packed when they are super fresh.  Sealing in that freshness means that you are getting the same flavor and nutrition of the fresh or frozen version. For even more ideas check out the Cans get you Cooking website.

Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage - a quick and easy dinner that is perfect for any weeknight

During these winter months when fresh produce is very pricey and hard to come by, a well stocked pantry is super important.  Not only does it help reduce the amount of food waste in households, is also saves money.  So stock the pantry with some of your favorites and you can eat well all year round.  This Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage uses Muir Glen tomato paste (I got it at Target) to give it a great tomato flavor.  Gnocchi cooks in 5 minutes and during that time you cook the fennel and sausage.   So you just have to combine everything and cook for a few minutes.  Serve with fresh bread or a side salad for a complete dinner that is on the table in 20 minutes!

Cans get you cooking - Muir Glen Tomato Paste

Yield: 4

Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage

Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage in a light tomato sauce - dinner is ready in 20 minutes!

Gnocchi with Fennel & Sausage - a quick and easy dinner that is perfect for any weeknight. Chicken sausage and fennel are tossed with gnocchi in a light and creamy tomato sauce.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian chicken sausage
  • 1 small fennel bulb
  • 1/2 cup onion, , finely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, , minced
  • 2 Tbls tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook gnocchi according to the package directions.
  2. In a large skillet brown sausage until fully cooked. Add onion and fennel, and saute for a few minutes until soft. Mix in garlic, and stir until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste and stir to combined. Slowly whisk in chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss with gnocchi to serve.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 463Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 107mgSodium 727mgCarbohydrates 56gFiber 4gSugar 5gProtein 26g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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Amy @Very Culinary

Sunday 23rd of November 2014

Oh goodness, I want this.

susan+//+the+wimpy+vegetarian

Saturday 22nd of November 2014

We've decided to eat out this year for Thanksgiving, so I'm totally ready :-) But not ready at all for the pre-Thanksgiving party I'm doing tonight. Love, love, love this dish. It looks so perfect for a cold evening by the fire.

Lisa@GarnishwithLemon

Saturday 22nd of November 2014

Love this dish and it's perfect for these busy weeks ahead!

Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust

Friday 21st of November 2014

I kind of cannot wait to relax next week. I need it! And now I want to do it with a plate of this pasta!

Laura

Friday 21st of November 2014

Who doesn't love gnocchi? This dish looks like it would be perfect during the winter!

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