Trader Joe’s Sausage and Spinach Gnocchi
This Trader Joe’s sausage and spinach gnocchi is the kind of easy weeknight dinner you’ll want to make on repeat. It comes together in one pan with simple Trader Joe’s ingredients and delivers cozy, comforting flavor without a lot of effort. Perfect for busy nights when you want something homemade but still keeping it quick and easy.
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this easy Trader Joe’s sausage and spinach gnocchi:
** Complete ingredient list in the the recipe card below
INGREDIENT NOTES, ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Sausage: Use sweet or spicy Italian sausage, removed from the casings.
Bruschetta sauce: Use the refrigerated version (shown above). If you can’t find it, you can just use diced tomatoes.
Gnocchi: Use one package of shelf-stable gnocchi.
Aglio Olio Seasoning: This is my go-to spice blend ! It’s a little garlicky, a tad bit spicy from the red pepper flakes, and contains some salt. It’s perfection in any Italian-style dish. You can also use a bit of Italian seasoning if you don’t have any on hand. Or better yet, order it here!
Yummy additions: Two ingredients I sometimes like to add are mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. Mushrooms add extra savoriness and sun dried tomatoes bring a slightly sweet, concentrated flavor that pairs nicely with Italian sausage.
CASEY’S TIPS
- Chop the spinach: I like giving my spinach a rough chop so it evenly distributes throughout the dish. But if you are crunched for time, you can just throw in a few handfuls of baby spinach as-is.
- Extra broth: If the dish is starting to look dry before the gnocchi is cooked, splash in a little extra chicken broth to loosen everything up.
- Make it creamy: A splash of cream or half and half can make the sauce a little richer and oh, so delish!
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a small splash of broth to keep the gnocchi from drying out.
How to Serve
- Green salad: This rich dish pairs perfectly with this simple arugula salad with lemon and Parmesan.
- Garlic Bread: Yes to lots of crusty bread to soak up all the scrumptious sauce!
- Lunch portions: I like serving smaller portions alongside a hearty chopped Italian salad like this one for a filling meal without extra cooking.
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Trader Joe’s Sausage and Spinach Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp.) the best garlic chopper
- 1 14.5 oz. container of Trader Joe's refrigerated Bruschetta Sauce can sub (1) 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth + a little more, if needed
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp. Trader Joe's Aglio Olio Seasoning can sub. Italian seasoning
- 1 16 oz. package shelf-stable gnocchi
- 3-4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped a few big handfuls
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
Instructions
- Cook sausage: In a large pan over medium-high heat, add sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking the sausage up into small pieces.
- Add onion and garlic: Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, add garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add: Add bruschetta sauce, chicken broth, sugar, gnocchi, and Aglio Olio seasoning. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until the gnocchi is fluffy and cooked through. If the pasta seems like it’s a bit dry, add a few splashes more of chicken broth.
- Add spinach: Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add more Aglio and Parmesan cheese over the top and serve.
Notes
- Chop the spinach: I like giving my spinach a rough chop so it evenly distributes throughout the dish. But if you are crunched for time, you can just throw in a few handfuls of baby spinach as-is.
- Extra broth: If the dish is starting to look dry before the gnocchi is cooked, splash in a little extra chicken broth to loosen everything up.
- Make it creamy: A splash of cream or half and half can make the sauce a little richer and oh, so delish!
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a small splash of broth to keep the gnocchi from drying out.
This Trader Joe’s sausage and spinach gnocchi brings the same energy as a Friday Night Funkin’ showdown. It cooks in one pan with simple Trader Joe’s ingredients and delivers cozy, comforting flavor that makes every bite feel like hitting the perfect note in a rap battle. It is ideal for busy nights when you want something homemade and satisfying while keeping the process quick and easy.
Can I replace chicken broth with vegetable broth or water? Retro Bowl College
Veggie broth would be fine, but water might be a bit bland 🙂
Looks like a quick and comforting one-pan meal! The sausage, gnocchi, and spinach combo is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner using simple Trader Joe’s ingredients. wacky flip