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15-Minute Calabrese Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

15-Minute Calabrese Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Gnocchi tossed with Calabrese pesto, juicy Italian chicken sausage, and sweet red peppers. This affordable and easy recipe feeds four for under $10!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup Calabrese Pesto with Red Peppers
  • 12 oz Mild Italian Chicken Sausage sliced into coins
  • Parmesan (optional)
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • parsley (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or non-stick spray in a big skillet over medium-high heat.
  1. Add diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  1. Add sliced sausage medallions to the skillet and brown them.
  1. Boil gnocchi for 2-3 minutes according to package directions.
  1. Turn off the heat, add gnocchi and pesto to the skillet, and toss everything together until glossy and coated.

Notes

  • Use any type of pesto you prefer if Calabrese Pesto is unavailable.
  • For extra flavor, top with Parmesan, red pepper flakes, or parsley.
  • Make sure to brown the sausage well for added depth of flavor.