Gnocchi With Sausage and Peas Recipe

In a large (12-inch) nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high.

Break up any stuck-together gnocchi and add to the skillet in an even layer.

Cover and cook, undisturbed, until the gnocchi are golden brown underneath and unstuck from skillet, 2 to 4 minutes.

Cook, stirring, until crisp on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes.

If the gnocchi are burning instead of browning or the skillet looks dry, add more oil.

Transfer to a bowl or plate.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet, still over medium-high.

Add the sausage and break into small pieces.

Cook, undisturbed, until sausage is browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Stir and cook until the sausage is cooked through, another 2 to 4 minutes.

Stir in the peas, mustard and ½ cup water and scrape up the browned bits on the skillet. (It may not look like a lot of liquid, but the peas will release some as they cook.)

Simmer until the peas are cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes.

Add the browned gnocchi and the Parmesan; stir until the cheese has melted.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the herbs.

Serve topped with more herbs, Parmesan and black pepper as desired.

Gnocchi With Sausage and Peas Ingredients

4 servings
3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1(12- to 18-ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
1pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2cups/10 ounces frozen peas (no need to thaw)
1tablespoon Dijon mustard
½cup/1 ounce grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Salt and pepper
½cup torn dill, mint or basil leaves, plus more for serving