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title: Pork Sausage Gnocchi Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pork-sausage-gnocchi-bake-5dcf0dffa003f55b8d2a1044
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Baked
  - Comfort Food
  - Italian
  - Pork
  - Quick
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 4800
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Savory lemon sauce pairs perfectly with the crispy panko topping
  - theme: Texture
    text: Extra-tender gnocchi and juicy roasted tomatoes make for a satisfying bite
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pork%20Recipes/Pork%20Sausage/pork-sausage-gnocchi-bake.avif"
---

Preheat oven to 400°F with racks on middle and top positions. Line a #baking sheet{} with aluminum foil. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Zest and quarter @lemon{1%unit}. Mince @garlic{2%cloves}. Cut @tomato{2%unit} into ½-inch thick wedges.

Toss tomatoes on the prepared sheet with a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}; season with @salt{1%tsp}, @black pepper{½%tsp}, and half the @Tuscan Heat Spice{1%unit}. Arrange skin-side down. Roast on the middle rack until slightly softened ~{20%minutes}. Once tomatoes are done, remove from oven and heat broiler to high or oven to 500°F.

Once tomatoes have roasted for 10 minutes, remove sausage from casing and discard casing. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #medium pan{} (preferably ovenproof) over medium-high heat. Add @Italian pork sausage{8%oz}; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through ~{4%minutes}. Turn off heat and transfer to a plate. [- -] Tip: If there's excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

While sausage cooks, add @gnocchi{12%oz} to the pot of boiling water. Cook until tender ~{3%minutes}. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Melt @butter{2%tbsp} in the pan used for sausage over medium heat. Add garlic and remaining Tuscan Heat Spice; cook, stirring, until fragrant ~{1%minute}. Add ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water and @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}. Bring to a simmer; whisk in @cream cheese{2%oz} until fully incorporated. Stir in sausage, gnocchi, tomatoes, half the @Italian cheese blend{½%cup}, and 1 tbsp butter until combined. Add lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, remaining Italian cheese blend, and a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. [- -] Tip: If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer gnocchi now to a baking dish. Sprinkle panko mixture over gnocchi. Broil or bake on top rack until panko is golden brown and cheese has melted ~{2%minutes}. Divide between plates and serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.