Sausage Gnocchi Soup l The Recipe Rebel

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey sausage is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino can be more affordable.

Place a large pot or dutch oven on medium heat, and add the onion and Italian sausage. Cook and stir until browned, approximately 5 minutes.

Add the tomato paste, minced garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes (optional). Stir and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

Add broth, gnocchi, tomato sauce, and parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until gnocchi is tender, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in spinach and serve as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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