Creamy Tuscan Vegan Sausage Gnocchi
Pillowy gnocchi tossed with savory vegan sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and a creamy dairy-free sauce for an easy, comforting Tuscan-style meal. Serves 4.
Ingredients
Sausage & Aromatics
- 2-4 vegan sausages (such as Beyond Meat) casings removed and crumbled
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 hot chilies finely chopped (to taste)
- ¼ tsp fennel seeds lightly crushed
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes finely diced
- some as needed sun-dried tomato oil for cooking
Gnocchi & Kale
- 1 package gnocchi
- ¼ cup reserved gnocchi cooking water
- 2-3 cups fresh kale chopped
Sauce & Seasoning
- ¾ cup vegan cream (cashew, coconut, or oat cream) unsweetened
- some to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- some optional Vegan parmesan for serving
Instructions
Prepare Gnocchi
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain and set aside.
Cook Savory Base
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of sun-dried tomato oil if needed.
- Add the crumbled vegan sausage and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the garlic, hot chilies, fennel, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
Combine and Cream
- Add the cooked gnocchi and chopped kale to the skillet. Toss gently until the kale begins to wilt.
- Pour in your vegan cream along with a splash of the reserved gnocchi water. Stir until everything is lightly coated and creamy, adding more pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with vegan parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Variations
- Spicier: Increase the number of hot chilies or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Extra Veggies: Add some mushrooms or spinach along with the kale.
- Cream Choice: Cashew cream gives a very neutral, rich flavor, while coconut cream adds a subtle coconut undertone. Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
- Spicier: Increase the number of hot chilies or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Extra Veggies: Add some mushrooms or spinach along with the kale.
- Cream Choice: Cashew cream gives a very neutral, rich flavor, while coconut cream adds a subtle coconut undertone. Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 381g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4200IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5.5mg
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