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Gnocchi with Sausage and Apples

17/11/2023

Gnocchi with sausage and apples create a very tasty combination that joins the sweetness of the apples with the intensity of the sausage. I will provide you with a recipe that you can follow step by step to prepare this dish.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of potato gnocchi
  • 300 g of sausage
  • 2 apples (preferably of a tart variety)
  • 1 small onion
  • 100 ml of white wine
  • 200 ml of cooking cream
  • Salt and pepper as needed
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • A handful of chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

  1. Start by peeling the apples and cutting them into cubes. Set them aside.

  2. Peel and finely chop the onion.

  3. In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the onion. Sauté until it becomes transparent.

  4. Remove the sausage from its casing and crumble it, then add it to the pan with the onion, letting it cook until it is well browned, making sure to break it up well with a wooden spoon.

  5. Add the apple cubes to the pan with the sausage and let them flavor for a few minutes.

  6. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate over medium-high heat.

  7. Lower the flame, add the cooking cream and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and let everything cook for a few minutes until you get a homogeneous sauce.

  8. In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the instructions on the package. The gnocchi are ready when they float to the surface.

  9. Drain the gnocchi and add them directly into the pan with the sausage and apple sauce. Gently stir so that the gnocchi are well flavored.

  10. Plate everything, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and, if you wish, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

The combination of savory ingredients with fruit is not unusual in Italian cuisine, especially in the north, where you find dishes like pork with apples or the famous South Tyrolean apple strudel. This dish is perfect for those who love contrasts of flavors and want to try something different from the usual. The sweetness of the apple pairs with the sausage in a surprisingly harmonious way.

Gnocchi with sausage and apples