Gnocchi & Cream Sauce

 

Okay, so this is by FAR one of my favorite recipes I've ever tried...EVER.  John wasn't as thrilled with it, but he's crazy.  You have GOT to try this.  It was healthy, filling, delicious, and most important --FAST!

Here's what you'll need.

• 1 lb of potato gnocchi
• 1 package of spicy jalapeño chicken sausages 
• 1 bag of frozen peas
• 2 lb bag of frozen corn
• salt
• black pepper
• crushed red pepper
• 1 package of cream cheese
• 1 cup light cream
• Dried Garlic Powder/Oregano/Basil
• Arugula**

This is so fast--watch out because if you blink, you'll miss it!

Frist, prepare gnocchi as instructed on package.  I brought heavily salted water to a boil, then added gnocchi until they started to float.  I then added the frozen veggies to the gnocchi for about 5 minutes before draining most of the water (save about 1-2 cups).  

While waiting for gnocchi and veggies, brown your chicken sausages, set aside.

At the same time, you can begin your sauce.  Combine light cream, cream cheese, black/red pepper, oregano, basil, and garlic (all to taste, I used about 1-2 teaspoons of each, except the red pepper, I only used a dash or two of that).  Stir constantly until smooth.

Cut up your chicken sussages, and then combine all ingredients.  Should be slightly "soupy."  ENJOY!

**This made enough for my boyfriend and I for 7 meals.  =)

**We couldn't find arugula in our grocery store, so we added peas, chicken sausage, and a lot of extra corn to the original recipe.