Sausage Filled Potato Gnocchi

A favorite winter comfort food, learn how to make perfect potato gnocchi filled with sausage and served with a simple tomato sauce.

byDeborah Mele

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of potatoes should I use for the gnocchi?

You should use starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes, as they provide the right texture for making gnocchi.

How do I prepare the sausage filling for the gnocchi?

Sauté the sausage and onions together, then bind the mixture with grated cheese and an egg yolk before filling the gnocchi.

What is the sauce made from that accompanies the gnocchi?

The sauce is a simple combination of crushed tomatoes, onion, and butter, inspired by a recipe from Marcella Hazan.

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About the Author

Deborah Mele

Deborah Mele is a self-taught cook whose passion for Italian cuisine began after living in Milan, Italy for 8 years. Although not Italian by birth, she became a true Italian by heart and palate. Deborah created her Italian recipe blog ItalianFoodForever.com 12 years ago to share her passion for Italian food. During her various travels throughout Italy, Deborah fell in love with the central Italian region of Umbria so when they retired, Deborah and her husband bought two farmhouses there where they now reside for six months a year and run a farmhouse rental for guests and give cooking classes.

Deborah Mele has been a contributor to Honest Cooking since 2016.

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Potatoes are so undervalued ! They are considered fattening but they have only 21.5 kcal per 1 oz, that’s really little. For example apple has 14.5 kcal per 1 oz. They have a lot of vitamin C but unfortunately it is destroyed during the cooking or baking. To save it, I boil potatoes under the pressure. Have you ever tried?

Dorota | HappyForks.com

February 9, 2016 at 5:55 am

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