Cauliflower Gnocchi Alfredo with Sausage and Broccoli (Dairy-Free)
 
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Dana:
Serves: 3-4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 bag Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
  • 1 lb ground pork or turkey
  • 1 Tbsp Italian spice blend (I used Balanced Bites)
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
  • for serving: Alfredo sauce (I used Parmela Creamery's dairy-free alfredo)
  • optional: red pepper flakes, for serving
Directions
  1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil of your choice in a large skillet. When it's hot, add the cauliflower gnocchi in one layer.
  2. Once the gnocchi is browned on one side, flip them over with a fork or tongs. Allow them to brown on the other side before removing them from the pan until ready to serve.
  3. While the gnocchi is cooking, heat a large cast-iron skillet on medium and add your meat. Break the meat up with a wooden spoon, then add 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning and stir so it is evenly incorporated. Cook until browned and completely cooked through (about 8-10 minutes depending on the meat).
  4. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli. I do mine in the microwave so it's quick - in a large microwave-safe bowl, add your broccoli and a few Tbsp of water (about 3-4). Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until broccoli is done to your desired tenderness.
  5. When the gnocchi and sausage are almost done, heat up the alfredo sauce - either in a saucepan on the stovetop, or in the microwave (use 30 second intervals to it doesn't bubble over), until hot.
  6. To serve: toss the gnocchi, a serving of sausage, and broccoli in your desired amount of alfredo sauce. Serve hot. (Leftovers get a little squishy.)
Notes
You don't have to defrost the cauliflower gnocchi before cooking. If you want, you can let it sit out on the counter for an hour or before preparing it, and then blot them dry with a napkin, but it's not necessary for the success of the recipe.
Recipe by Dana Monsees Nutrition at https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/cauliflower-gnocchi-alfredo-with-sausage-and-broccoli-dairy-free/