One-Pan Sausage Pepper Gnocchi

Italian sausage, peppers, onion, and gnocchi simmer in marinara and finish with melted mozzarella for an easy, hearty one-pan dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian sausage
• 1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 0.5 cup low-moisture mozzarella
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 160°F, about 7 to 9 minutes. (about 9 min) — Medium-high heat; sausage 160°F
2. Add the sliced peppers and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. (about 4 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Stir in the gnocchi, marinara, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce is hot, about 8 to 10 minutes. (about 10 min) — Simmer
4. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the skillet. Cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min) — Low heat
5. Remove from the heat and let stand for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min)