A light-tasting dish with mild flavors that is quick to prepare as long as you prep the gnocchi in advance.
Ingredients
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8 ounces ricotta cheese gnocchi
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2 cups broccoli florets
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1 teaspoon butter
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2 tablespoons diced onion, divided
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1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
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2 chicken sausage links (such as Aidells®), sliced
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½ cup butter
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Description
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
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Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
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Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon onion and 1 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli.
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Melt 1/2 cup butter in another skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon onion, 2 teaspoons garlic, and flour; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in gnocchi.
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Combine sausage mixture and gnocchi mixture; season with salt and pepper.