Bangers and Gnocchi with a Roasted Shallot and Cheese Sauce

Roasted sweet Italian sausage is served over a bed of pillowy gnocchi and smothered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 903 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup milk
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage links
• 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss sliced shallot with olive oil in a heavy pot or dutch oven until well coated.

Step 3

Arrange sausages atop shallot mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the sausage is no longer pink in the center, turning sausages occasionally to brown evenly, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 5

Transfer sausages to a platter; cover and set aside.

Step 6

Melt butter in the pot used to cook the sausage over medium heat. Stir in milk and bring to a low simmer.

Step 7

Gradually stir in about 3/4 of the Italian cheese blend until melted; reserve the remaining cheese for topping. Remove cheese sauce from heat, stirring occasionally to keep sauce smooth.

Step 8

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the gnocchi at a boil until it floats to the top, about 3 minutes; drain.

Step 9

Serve sausage and gnocchi topped with cheese sauce and sprinkle with reserved cheese and basil.