Recipes
Gnocchi with Sausage, White Beans and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
With Tuscan flavours, this yummy pasta dish makes a lovely dinner main dish or starter for entertaining.
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1 package (500 g)
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1/2 lb (250 g)Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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1/4 cup (60 mL)olive oil, divided
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1/2 tsp (2 mL)each salt and pepper, divided
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1 lb (500 g)prepared gnocchi
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6cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup (75 mL)fresh sage, thinly sliced
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Pinchhot pepper flakes
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1 can (400 mL)cannellini beans, rinsed
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1/3 cup (75 mL)dry white wine
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1 cup (250 mL)sodium-reduced chicken broth
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2 cups (500 mL)halved cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup (125 mL)grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp (30 mL)fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Cook Lilydale®Hot Italian Turkey Sausages according to package directions; slice in rounds and set aside.
- Toss together Brussels sprouts, 4 tsp (20 mL) olive oil, and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; roast for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly charred and tender.
- Meanwhile, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/3 cup (75 mL) cooking liquid.
- Heat remaining oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic, sage and hot pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in beans and cooked Lilydale®Hot Italian Turkey Sausages rounds; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated. Stir in white wine; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in broth; bring to boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until beans are heated through and liquid is reduced slightly. Add gnocchi, reserved cooking liquid, Brussels sprouts, and cherry tomatoes to skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until heated through. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
Substitute white Northern beans, Romano or Borlotti beans for cannellini beans if desired.
Recipe Overview
SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes