Quick Sausage Kale and Gnocchi Stew

Pan-seared Italian sausage chunks, tender gnocchi, and nutrition-packed kale make this stew hearty and comforting. This one-pot meal takes under 30 minutes to cook and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Happy New Year!!! I hope you all had a great start to 2019! My husband and I spent it at home with an intimate party of five. We ate lots, drank some, watched a movie, and called it a night. Both of us are happy to see the end of 2018. The latter half of the year has been trying, especially so for my husband, as we were faced with both of his parents’ failing health and managing all of their affairs. I’m hoping that 2019 will provide a smoother road to navigate and fewer complications.

One thing that is not complicated is this stew. It is a delicious and comforting meal that can easily be put together after a long day. I take advantage of a couple of convenience items to make this stew a 30-minute meal. I love packaged gnocchi. It’s a wonderful thing! It cooks literally in three minutes, perfect for a quick meal. I also like to take the lazy way out with the kale. Fresh chopped packaged kale is a time server. It might cost a little more than chopping my own, but for convenience and speediness needed during the weeknight, it is so worth it.

It’s January, and a lot of us are trying to eat a little lighter and healthier than we did during the holiday season. You can certainly make slight alterations to lighten up this stew. For flavor, I don’t drain the little bit of fat that is released from the sausage. But you could lighten it up by draining, then dabbing off the excess fat with paper towels. For added richness and body, I use a 1/3 cup of heavy cream to finish the broth. Feel free to substitute with whole milk for a healthier version. Any way you choose to do it, this stew is going to be a winner!

This recipe serves four and can easily be doubled. And you might want to. It’s great as leftovers. The flavors will meld even further and you can enjoy another deliciously comforting meal for lunch again the next day.

See you next time!! 🙂

Recommended supplies:

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• 4-quart pan with lid—this pan is made of stainless steel with an aluminum core and is oven-safe up to 400° F. It has silicone grip handles and a shatter-resistant lid.
• Spatula—this beech wood handle is sturdy and great for breaking up the sausage while cooking.
• Gnocchi—this is a pack of three 16-ounce packages of potato gnocchi. It cooks in 2-3 minutes.

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Quick Sausage Kale and Gnocchi Stew

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Stovetop Cooked Cuisine:Italian Courses:Soups Recipe Keys: C Carbohydrate High Protein

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings:4 Servings

Description

Pan-seared Italian sausage chunks, tender gnocchi, and nutrition-packed kale make this stew hearty and comforting. This one-pot meal takes under 30 minutes to cook and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 8 cups lightly packed chopped kale
• 1 cup corn
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 pound gnocchi
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat a 4-quart soup pot over medium to medium-high meat. Add sausage. Brown, breaking up into small chunks, about 5-7 minutes. minutes, stirring frequently. 
2. Add onion, red pepper, garlic, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. 
3. Add in kale, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
4. Bring heat back to medium. Add gnocchi. Cook covered, stirring once or twice for 3 minutes or until gnocchi is tender. Turn off the heat. Stir in cream. Add salt if needed, to taste.
5. Makes 4 servings.

Keywords:One-Pot Meals, Weeknight Dinner, Stew, Saugsage, Kale, Gnocchi

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