Maria'S Baked Gnocchi With Sausage, Kale And Pesto Recipe

Name: Maria'S Baked Gnocchi With Sausage, Kale And Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Jimmy Dean(R) Premium Pork Regular Sausage; 1 pound gnocchi; 4 cups chopped kale packed; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup pesto; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided; salt; black pepper; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 package Jimmy Dean(R) Premium Pork Regular Sausage
1 pound gnocchi
4 cups chopped kale packed
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup pesto
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
salt
black pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Cook gnocchi in large saucepan according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2
Cook sausage in the same large saucepan over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return sausage to pan. Add kale. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until kale is tender. Remove sausage mixture from saucepan and keep warm.
3
Melt butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk; mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Gradually add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Stir in pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Place the cooked gnocchi in the bottom of a lightly greased, 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with sausage and kale mixture and top evenly with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
5
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes.
6
This recipe was created in partnership with Jimmy Dean brand for the Family Table program.

417

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Jimmy Dean(R) Premium Pork Regular Sausage, 1 pound gnocchi, 4 cups chopped kale packed, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Maria'S Baked Gnocchi With Sausage, Kale And Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maria'S Baked Gnocchi With Sausage, Kale And Pesto

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