Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes by Shape Healthy Gnocchi Recipes Spinach & Sausage Gnocchi 4.1 (8) 8 Reviews Some like it hot--but if you don't, sweet Italian turkey sausage is also delicious in this healthy gnocchi recipe. Serve with a mixed green salad with sherry vinaigrette. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, sliced 2 links hot Italian turkey sausage (about 6 1/2 ounces), casings removed 2 large cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons water 1 12-ounce bag spinach, stemmed 1 16-ounce package shelf-stable gnocchi 2 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and very tender, about 10 minutes more. Increase heat to medium and add sausage, garlic and pepper. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add water and cook, stirring up any browned bits, until the water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add spinach a handful at a time and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir the gnocchi into the spinach mixture. Top with mozzarella. Broil until the cheese starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 418 Calories 15g Fat 52g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 418 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 52g 19% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 2g Protein 21g 41% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 46mg 15% Vitamin A 8108IU 162% Vitamin C 28mg 31% Folate 176mcg 44% Sodium 792mg 34% Calcium 177mg 14% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 83mg 20% Potassium 671mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved