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Home » Recipes » 30-Minute Meals

One Pot Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale

By Erin · November 9, 2020 · Updated September 27, 2021 · 10 Comments

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a bowl of soup with gnocchi, sausage and kale
bowl of soup with sausage and gnocchi

This One Pot Gnocchi is a creamy bowl of comfort filled with gnocchi, sausage, kale, and cheese. It’s perfect for chilly days on the couch, or when you need an easy dinner recipe.

Aren’t one pot meals the best? First there’s my vegan tomato soup and my cheesy cauliflower rice skillet, and now there’s this delicious one pot gnocchi filled with sausage and kale! 

You know that really good soup from Olive Garden? You may be thinking of one soup, but the kind I’m referring to is the Zuppa toscana soup. This creamy gnocchi with sausage is reminiscent of that: hearty and so, so delicious.

Why you'll love this recipe

  • It's made in ONE POT, and it doesn't get much simpler than that
  • It's super filling thanks to the gnocchi and the sausage
  • This soup is the most comforting of all the comfort foods 
soup ingredients on a table

Ingredient notes

Gnocchi - can usually find in either the pasta aisle, or in the refrigerated section at the grocery store

Sausage - preferably mild or spicy Italian

Kale - can sub spinach or your favorite greens

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Cook the sausage. Add sausage to a large, deep skillet or dutch oven, then use a wooden spoon to bread it up and cook it all the way through. Then, use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked sausage and set it aside.

Step 2: Simmer. In that same skillet/dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic until soft, then add the gnocchi and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, then slowly stir in the cheese until it's melted. Simmer gnocchi until it's almost cooked (check package instructions for specific times).

sausage and gnocchi in a skillet

Step 3: Combine. Last, stir in the kale and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove skillet from the heat and add the sausage back in. Top everything with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes before serving.

Tips

  • Using high quality or freshly grated cheese is best; that way, it melts quickly and easily
  • If the mixture seems too thick for your liking, simply add 1 cup of water to the skillet and stir, which will thin it out

Can this be made vegetarian?

Yep! If you want to go that route, simply use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth instead.

How should leftovers be stored?

Leftovers should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. With that said, the gnocchi will most likely absorb a lot of the broth, so when reheating, add mixture to a skillet and pour additional broth in to create a more soup-like consistency.

skillet with gnocchi, sausage and kale

More hearty dinner recipes

  • Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta
  • Butternut Squash Curry
  • Vodka Rigatoni

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

One Pot Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale

This one pot gnocchi makes for an easy clean-up and is filled with gnocchi, sausage, kale, and cheese--perfect for chilly days spent on the couch!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Italian sausage casing removed*
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 lb. gnocchi
  • 32 oz. chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 3 cups kale stems removed
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more
  • Black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  • Start by cooking the sausage in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. One it's cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove it and set it aside.
  • In that same skillet, add 1-2 tablespoon oil then cook the onion for a couple minutes then add in the garlic. One the garlic turns golden in color, add the gnocchi and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, then slowly stir in the cheese and salt. Continue simmering until the gnocchi is *almost* cooked, then add in the kale and cook until gnocchi is fully cooked.
  • Last, add the sausage back in and add some black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*If you want a thinner broth, add an additional 1 cup of water 

Nutrition

Calories: 914kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 3140mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5215IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 465mg | Iron: 11mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in November 2018. It was updated with new text and photos in November 2020.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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Comments

  1. Greta says

    February 26, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. Instead of sausage I made mini Italian meatballs to put in. Delicious 😋

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 27, 2023 at 8:31 am

      YUM that sounds delicious!

      Reply
  2. K Bartlett says

    December 22, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so yummy.. I guess I need to go get some sausage tonight!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      December 23, 2021 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Karen -- let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  3. Emma James says

    March 04, 2019 at 3:22 am

    5 stars
    Hey thanks alot for sharing this valuable information. Please keep posting this type of information related to One Pot Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale.
    Keep up the good work!

    Regards!
    Emma James

    Reply
  4. Michelle Warburton says

    February 15, 2019 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    The perfect weeknight meal - only 30 minutes and one pot to clean! Not to mention absolutely delicious! Just as good day two for lunch. We will definitely make again!

    Reply
  5. Jeremy K says

    January 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    What brands gnocchi do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 21, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      I used Delallo but any brand will work!

      Reply
      • Jeremy K says

        January 21, 2019 at 12:38 pm

        Thanks! Look forward to trying this!

  6. Lyla Hassan says

    December 18, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this gnocchi looks so delicious ...Thanks for posting this amazing recipe 🙂

    Reply

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