Millionaire Gnocchi with Red Sauce, Herbed Ricotta, and Golden Crispies
Indulgent millionaire gnocchi paired with a savory red sauce, bright herbed ricotta, and crunchy golden crispies for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (or meatless alternative)
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and red pepper flakes, to taste
- 6–8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Minced herbs: chives, parsley, and/or thyme (to taste)
- 2 packages pre-cooked gnocchi (16 oz each)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and brown the sausage thoroughly. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the pan and sauté minced onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes and dried oregano to the pan, return sausage and simmer for 30–45 minutes.
- Make the herbed ricotta by mixing ricotta, grated garlic, lemon zest and juice, and minced herbs.
- Cook gnocchi according to package directions and drain well.
- For golden crispies, fry cooked gnocchi in olive oil until golden and remove to a plate.
- Add drained gnocchi to the sauce and coat gently.
- Serve hot, topped with herbed ricotta and golden crispies.
Notes
Swap sweet Italian sausage for hot for extra heat. Use turkey sausage for a lighter option. For dairy-free ricotta, substitute with plant-based options or silken tofu.