Shrimp & Sausage Gnocchi with Asparagus Recipe

Name: Shrimp & Sausage Gnocchi with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Ground Sausage (I Used Cajun Andouille); 1 bunch Asparagus - Tough Ends Removed Then Cut Into 1-inch Pieces; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 10 ounces, weight Gnocchi; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Tails Removed; 1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper; ⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; ⅓ cups Mascarpone Cheese; Olive Oil, Only As Needed

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Ground Sausage (I Used Cajun Andouille)
1 bunch Asparagus - Tough Ends Removed Then Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
10 ounces, weight Gnocchi
1 pound Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Tails Removed
1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper
⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
⅓ cups Mascarpone Cheese
Olive Oil, Only As Needed

1
Heat a large pan over medium heat.
2
Add sausage and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon as you go.
3
After about 8 minutes, when sausage is almost browned, add asparagus and onion (the sausage should have created sufficient grease, but if it didnt add a little olive oil).
4
Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5-7 more minutes, until onions are transluscent and asparagus starts to become tender.
5
Push sausage, asparagus and onion to one side of the pan.
6
Add gnocchi to other half and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to brown, stirring regularly.
7
Add the shrimp and chicken broth and stir everything together.
8
Stir often and cook until shrimp is pink, about 4 minutes.
9
Reduce heat to medium low, add crushed red pepper, Parmesan and mascarpone and stir until cheese melts and everything is coated evenly.
10
Make sure to taste it and see if any additional salt, pepper or crushed red pepper is needed.
11
Serve and season with additional crushed red pepper if desired.

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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: 8 ounces, weight Ground Sausage (I Used Cajun Andouille), 1 bunch Asparagus - Tough Ends Removed Then Cut Into 1-inch Pieces, 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Shrimp & Sausage Gnocchi with Asparagus falls under the Seafood 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.

Shrimp & Sausage Gnocchi with Asparagus

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