Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Italian Sausage Recipe

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Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Italian Sausage Recipe

Yield: 6 Servings

15 15 30

2 boxes (1 lb. each) Gnocchi (refrigerated, frozen or vacuum packed)
1 pkg Johnsonville® Sweet or Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. snap seas
1 medium red bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced
6-8 oz. pesto, (store bought or fresh made, 3/4 - 1 cup)
1/2 cup light cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

In a large pot, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain, rinse and return them to the pot.
In a 12” skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the snap peas and red peppers until tender, about 4 minutes. Toss into the pot with the reserved cooked gnocchi. In the same skillet, cook and crumble Italian sausage until cooked through about 8-10 minutes. Transfer sausage to the pot with the vegetables and pasta.
Over med-low heat, stir to combine the pasta, vegetables and sausage mixture. Add the pesto and light cream; toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Heat through and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Yield: Serves 6.

Substitution, if you can’t find gnocchi, try this easy pesto and cream sauce on any type of pasta. You can also use 3/4 cup of frozen peas in place of the snap peas.

Originally published as Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Italian Sausage in Johnsonville® Sausage