1-First Step: Preheat and Prepare Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C) and positioning the rack in the upper third. This step ensures even cooking for your spinach sausage gnocchi. Slice the smoked sausage into ¼-inch thick coins and have all ingredients measured out for a seamless flow.

2-Second Step: Brown the Sausage Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until it’s lightly browned, which takes about 4-6 minutes. This builds a flavorful base for your gnocchi with sage, locking in that savory essence from the sausage.

3-Third Step: Add Onions and Garlic Reduce the heat to medium, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 ½ cups of chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, around 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, toss in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to release its aroma, enhancing the overall spinach sausage gnocchi sage profile.

4-Fourth Step: Combine Ingredients Now, pour in ½ cup of chicken stock, 1 (14.5-ounce) can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, ½ teaspoon rubbed sage, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, seasoned salt and ground black pepper to taste, and 1 (16-ounce) package of uncooked gnocchi. Stir everything together until well combined, adapting as needed for dietary preferences like using gluten-free gnocchi.

5-Fifth Step: Incorporate Spinach and Cheese Gently stir in 1 cup of fresh spinach, making sure it’s covered by the liquid in the skillet. Evenly top the mixture with ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese. At this point, your crispy sage gnocchi is almost ready for the oven, with the spinach adding a nutritious boost.

6-Sixth Step: Bake and Finish Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 17-22 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and everything is bubbly. For a crispy top, switch to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Finally, remove from the oven, season with extra salt, pepper, and fresh thyme if desired, then serve immediately for the best spinach sausage gnocchi with crispy sage experience.