Quick Italian Sausage and Broccoli Gnocchi Alfredo

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Quick Italian Sausage and Broccoli Gnocchi Alfredo.

1. Step 1

   To start, grab a microwave-safe dish and toss in your frozen chopped broccoli.

2. Step 2

   Pop it in the microwave for about seven minutes, or until it’s heated through and vibrant green.

3. Step 3

   While that’s happening, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

4. Step 4

   In the meantime, heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Step 5

   Add the bulk Italian sausage and cook it, stirring often, until it’s beautifully browned and crumbly—this should take around ten minutes.

6. Step 6

   Don’t forget to use a metal spatula to scrape up those tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pan; they add so much flavor! Once your water is boiling, gently add the potato gnocchi.

7. Step 7

   Cook them until they float to the top, which should take about two to four minutes.

8. Step 8

   While the gnocchi is cooking, return to your skillet and add in some butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the sausage.

9. Step 9

   Lower the heat to medium and let it all mingle for about a minute, stirring frequently to release those wonderful aromas.

10. Step 10

    Next, stir in the creamy Alfredo sauce.

11. Step 11

    To make sure you get every last drop of that delicious sauce, pour a quarter cup of water into the empty jar, give it a good shake, and then add that to the skillet too.

12. Step 12

    Toss in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix everything together until it’s well combined.

13. Step 13

    Now, it’s time to add the cooked broccoli to the skillet.

14. Step 14

    Season it with a sprinkle of ground black pepper to taste, and give it a good stir to blend all those flavors.

15. Step 15

    Finally, using a slotted spoon, scoop out the gnocchi from the boiling water and gently fold it into the skillet.

16. Step 16

    Stir everything together until it’s beautifully combined, and get ready to enjoy a comforting, hearty meal that’s bursting with flavor!.