Hearty Gnocchi and Sausage

With school back in session and busy days ahead, I love simple one-pan meals. I picture a hungry crew coming in and setting down to shovel in bits of this easy dish. It's cowboy approved!

Sausage Gnocchi

Ingredients:

1 pound ground pork sausage

1 package gnocchi

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

1 can cream of mushroom soup

Directions:

In a large cast iron skillet (10-inch was the size I used), brown crumbled sausage until cooked through and no longer pink. While it is frying, set a pot of water on to boil.

Using paper towels, absorb the grease. While the paper towels are doing their thing, add gnocchi to boiling water and cook to package directions (should take about 3-4 minutes). Drain gnocchi and add to skillet. Stir in soup and Parmesan cheese. It will only take a minute or so for the soup to get hot. Top with a sprinkle of cheese and a garnish of sage or parsley, and enjoy!

NOTE: You can also cook the gnocchi in the skillet with the sausage, it just doesn’t get quite as soft or plump.

USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield is a farm girl who loves to write character-driven romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Her sweet historical and contemporary romances are filled with sarcasm, humor, hope, and hunky heroes.

When Shanna isn’t dreaming up unforgettable characters, twisting plots, or covertly seeking dark, decadent chocolate, she hangs out with her beloved husband, Captain Cavedweller.

Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America and Women Writing the West.

Visit her website for more information about her books: https://shannahatfield.com/