Baked Gnocchi with Kale and Sausage Recipe
This Baked Gnocchi with Kale and Sausage is hearty and delicious. Vegetarian-adaptable and easy enough for weeknights. A cozy one-pan meal that comes together in about 30 minutes!
How to Make the Best Baked Gnocchi with Kale and Sausage
Few dishes deliver comfort quite like a bubbling skillet of baked gnocchi with kale and sausage. This Italian-inspired one-pan meal combines pillowy gnocchi, savory sausage, and tender kale in a rich tomato sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella and pecorino romano. It’s the kind of hearty, satisfying dinner that makes weeknights feel special.
What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. Everything comes together in a single oven-proof skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. The fennel seeds and red pepper flakes in the sauce add depth and a subtle warmth, while the kale provides a nutritious boost without overwhelming the dish. Whether you use traditional Italian sausage or opt for a plant-based alternative, you’ll end up with a meal that’s both comforting and versatile.
Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish, this baked gnocchi is perfect for busy evenings when you want something homemade but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. Serve it straight from the skillet with crusty bread for soaking up every last bit of that delicious sauce.
Baked Gnocchi with Kale and Sausage
This Baked Gnocchi with Kale and Sausage is hearty and delicious. Vegetarian-adaptable and easy enough for weeknights. A cozy one-pan meal that comes together in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Tomato Sauce
Main Ingredients
Toppings
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 12-inch oven-proof skillet or brasier over medium heat, sauté garlic with red pepper flakes and fennel seeds in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Roughly break up the tomatoes with a spoon. Add kale and simmer on low for about 10 minutes until the kale is tender and the sauce thickens a little. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake
- Add in sausage and gnocchi to the skillet. Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella slices.
- Bake for 20 minutes uncovered until bubbling.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste—canned tomatoes and cheese can vary in saltiness.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage or omit the sausage entirely.
- Store-bought or homemade gnocchi both work well in this recipe.
- You can substitute burrata or ricotta for the mozzarella if desired.
