It’s snow day #2 around herrr!
Which doesn’t really change much for me and my normal routine, other than the addition of nauseated gripes from my husband’s “work station” at the kitchen table as he witnesses me Huluing missed episodes of The Carrie Diaries and The Mindy Project. It’s like, look chachi, no one asked you to stay home and watch me take my naps and watch my shows and scratch my armpits, mmmyoookay?
Alright fine, I had a complete panic attack at the first snowflake and begged and whined and freaked and begged and whined and freaked for him to stay home. Hello, we got 17 feet after all. And I’m not about to shovel our driveway. I have The Carrie Diaries to watch, ‘memba? . . . and Reality Bites and Clueless.
WHAT. It’s snow day requirements.
Also, I’ve been experimenting around with a braided top-knot lately. As in, make a ponytail, braid the tail, and tuck it up under everything. My findings thus far have left me emotionally confused, pretty much verging on punch-drunk. But I’ll keep you posted on any new developments in that arena. Either that or you’ll see me at self esteem camp this summer. Spring. Next week, whatever.
While I still have you, (do I still have you? I don’t still have you, do I?) I’m thinking we should probably go ahead and drop what we’re doing and spend about 15 hours face down in this gnocchi with kale and sausage. Need convincing? ALLOW ME.
a) There’s white wine, crushed red pepper and lots of garlic in it. Jeah.
b) It’s pre-made gnocchi which means, hi, more time for My Best Friend’s Wedding.
c) Italian Sausage. Crumbled and browned and spicy and sweet (I added all-spice because it reminded me of this amazing sausage that we ate in Seattle last summer and it made my heart do the Cha Cha.)
Takes less than 30 minutes to make. Even less than 20! Even less than 10! Even less than 1!! Just kidding, it takes around 20 minutes.
This is so ridiculously good it almost makes me forget about my janktown braided top-knot.
Almost.
Help yo’self!
Gnocchi with Sausage and Kale:
What it took for 4:
* 1 (17.6 oz) package gnocchi (or homemade if you want!)
* 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/2 red onion, diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 Italian sausages, casings removed and crumbled with your hands
* 1/2 tsp all-spice (this will yield a sweet flavor, so leave it out if you want straight savory)
* 1 pinch crushed red pepper
* 1/4 cup white wine (or vermouth. or broth)
* 10 cups roughly chopped kale
* coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1/4th cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the onions and sauté until they start to soften, 4 minutes. Add the sausage and all-spice; continue to sauté until the sausage is browned all over, another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté one more minute.
Add the kale and wine. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss until the kale has wilted and is bright green and gawg. If you need to use a lid to quickly wilt, that’s fine.
In the meantime, cook the gnocchi in boiling water until al dente, like 3 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/3 cup pasta water. Add the gnocchi to the sausage and kale mixture; toss to combine. Add enough pasta water to create a thin sauce.
Off the heat, add the cheese, and maybe another drizzle of oil. Okay taste it. Need anything? Salt? Pepper? Your face in it?
Serve garnished with more cheese!
What if I tried braided pig tails!?
We just made gnocchi! Love it!
I always thought I hated gnocchi until two days ago when a inhaled a plateful at a fancy restaurant. Turns out I don’t hate it.
I think I love you
I started to get excited about a snow day yesterday and then realized that it doesn’t really change anything. Oh well. I’ll still enjoy this gnocchi. Amazin’!
So pretty and hearty and healthy and meaty and…. I want it!
PS: LOVED hearing you sing on Wednesday.
I must figure out how to make gluten-free gnocchi so I can make this dish!
You can buy it in most Italian neighbourhood groceries..
I made it today with butter beans (from dry, not canned) instead of gnocchi. Lots of good protein, same color/size as gnocchi, and our tummies were happy.
You had me at white wine.
What time does registration open for Self Esteem Camp?
It’s been too long since gnocchi have graced my lips!
Mmmm…adding this to my meal plan next week! How well does this keep as leftovers?
It’s great! Maybe add a drop of water or two when reheating, and bam, delish.
Ummm, yum? I definitely need my face in this right now. Even if we don’t have snow. Gnocchi is so warm and comforting and you only made it better with sausage and wine. Don’t worry about the braids too much, I have never been one to do my own up-do’s… at least we’re trying, right?
If you post one more delicious pasta recipe I’m going to just never eat anything else again. Seriously! I already can’t stop making the crab tomato fettuccine, and now you throw this gnocchi at me!? With tons of healthy kale?? *swoon*
Mmm I think I have most of these ingredients in my house right now too. Except I don’t have kale at the moment.
I have been playing with new ways to style my hair lately too. But days like today I’m too lazy and just go back to the regular pony.
Total comfort-snow-day-honey-go-shovel-snow-please food.
I have sort of an odd obsession with gnocchi. I can’t get enough of the texture. I love it! This sounds totally amazing!
I WANT A SNOW DAY!! And i sometimes call this “ka-nockey” just to piss off my husband
Gnocci is my love language! This pairing is perfect. *drool*
This is such good curl up on the couch under a blanket food. YUM.
Gnoc, Gnoc
Who’s there?
Yew.
Yew who?
Yew are totally gnocchin’ me out with your faaabulous recipes, Bev!
Haha that made me laugh out loud!!
Looks amazing. Nonna normally just likes your traditional Neapolitan sauce on it. I will pass this recipe on to her, she will love it.
I love everything in this dish. Everything. Like all of it.
Do you have a good store bought brand to reccommend? I haven’t found one that tastes anything like the real homemade gnocchi my aunt makes. Your posts are so cute and funny! Quite entertaining
Umm you’re making snow days sound like ultimate fun, and I’m totally being serious!
Especially if anything involving sausage + gnocchi is involved. Win.
I’m suddenly STARVING! All my favorite ingredients in one delicious bowl — AAAH! Did I ever tell you I crave kale? (freak, I know)
We had something very similar for dinner over the weekend. Such a good combo.
I’m going to go ahead and double (triple?) this for my whole big stinking family dinner tonight. I’m doing it. And I’m excited.
This looks ridiculously good.
I’m all about the braided piggies when I’m riding. This looks ridic!
This was awesome & my husband loved it. (a miracle)I had kale in my CSA box this week, it is not my favorite green. I paid good money for organic produce & hate to waste. I am so happy I found this on Pinterest. This is making me want kale in my box more often. Thank You.
Holy finger lickin good batman! dishin up tonight!
I found your recipe as i was looking for something to do with the kale in my CSA box this week, too! I was trying to come up with something other than the standby soup recipe. This fit the bill perfectly!
I linked back to your recipe so others in my CSA could find you, too!