Description
Millionaire Gnocchi is a rich, comforting dish that layers pillowy gnocchi with a slow-simmered red sauce, creamy herbed ricotta, and crispy golden breadcrumbs for a luxurious yet cozy meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground Italian sausage or meatless alternative
1–2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and red pepper flakes, to taste
6–8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 small clove garlic, grated
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt, to taste
Minced fresh herbs (chives, parsley, and/or thyme), to taste
2 (16-ounce) packages pre-cooked gnocchi
Breadcrumbs, toasted in olive oil or butter with a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and oregano, then return sausage to the pan. Simmer gently for 30–45 minutes. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Make the ricotta: In a small bowl, mix ricotta, grated garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt, and fresh herbs until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and add to the sauce, simmering gently to absorb flavors.
- Assemble: Serve gnocchi with sauce, top with herbed ricotta, and finish with golden crispies.
Notes
Swap sausage for turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for variation.
Add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for extra vegetables.
Use mascarpone instead of ricotta for added creaminess.
Make the sauce a day ahead; cook gnocchi fresh before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
