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title: Pork Sausage & Broccoli Gnocchi
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pork-sausage-and-broccoli-gnocchi-60a51ba82c3cc46d187fc376
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 25 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 3200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy lemon sauce with spicy sausage
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make for a weeknight meal
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/pork-sausage-broccoli-gnocchi.avif"
---

Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Cut @broccoli{1%head}(into bite-size florets), @lemon{1%unit}(zested and quartered), and @chili pepper{1%unit}(thinly sliced).

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add broccoli and 2 tsp water. Cover and steam ~{3%minutes}. Uncover pan and increase heat to medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is browned and tender ~{3-6%minutes}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Remove from pan and set aside.

Once water is boiling, add @gnocchi{16%oz} to pot. Cook until tender ~{3-4%minutes}. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

Meanwhile, remove @italian pork sausage{12%oz} from casing; discard casing. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pan used for broccoli over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through ~{4-6%minutes}. Turn off heat and transfer sausage to a plate. -- TIP: If there is excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

Return same pan to medium heat. Add ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, and @cream cheese{4%oz}. Bring to a simmer, whisking, until combined and creamy ~{2-3%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir cooked sausage, drained gnocchi, broccoli, @sour cream{2%tbsp}, half the @parmesan cheese{¾%cup}, and 2 TBSP @butter{2%tbsp} into pan with sauce. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and as much lemon zest as you like. Season with salt and pepper. If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until gnocchi is coated in a creamy sauce. Divide between bowls and top with remaining Parmesan. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side. If you like things spicy, garnish with chili to taste.