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Creamy Tuscan Style Sausageand Gnocchi

Recipe by Ryan Miller on InstagramAdded 13 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A rich and comforting Tuscan-inspired soup packed with savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and vibrant spinach. The creamy half‑and‑half base, brightened by sun‑dried tomatoes and Parmesan, makes this dish both hearty and elegant—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Method

  1. Heat the sun dried tomato oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned.

  3. Stir in the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

  4. Mix in the tomato paste, sun dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.

  5. If using, pour in the dry white wine and let it reduce by half.

  6. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  7. Stir in the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, about 2-3 minutes.

  8. Pour in the half and half, then add the fresh baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts.

  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.

  10. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Tips while you cook

Brown the sausage first
Cook the ground Italian sausage until browned before adding any liquids.
Reduce wine before broth
If using white wine, let it reduce by half before adding the chicken broth.
Add gnocchi to simmering broth
Stir the potato gnocchi into the gentle simmer and cook 2–3 minutes as per package directions.
Wilt spinach at the end
Add fresh baby spinach after the half and half, cooking only until it wilts.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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