Courtesy of Shelina Wardrope January 2023

INGREDIENTS: 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, halved and sliced 2 shallots, finely chopped GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup white wine or chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook sausage and shallots until sausage is browned and shallots are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. 2. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into sausage mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and cream; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. 3. Drain gnocchi; add to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

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