Baked Gnocchi (with Sausage and Kale)

This Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale is a cozy, creamy dish with pillowy gnocchi, savory sausage, and tender kale, all baked in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.

This Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale is a cozy, comforting one-dish meal, brimming with rich and savory flavors. It looks and tastes good enough for date night but is easy enough to make at the end of a busy workday. While the ingredients are simple, they combine for a decadent and filling pasta dinner you’ll love.

• 1 pound gnocchi (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ pound mild Italian sausage
• 1 bunch tuscan kale ribs removed and torn into bite sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• 1 minced shallot about 1/3 cup
• 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan
• salt and pepper to taste

• crushed red pepper flakes optional