Dinner, Kid-Friendly

Baked Gnocchi with Italian Sausage & Broccoli

Prep 10 mins
Total 37 mins

Easy
Serves 4

This is an easy and filling pasta dish that is great as a weeknight meal. Tender gnocchi baked in an Alfredo sauce with sausage and broccoli.

TIP: To make this vegetarian, feel free to swap in veggie sausage for the Italian sausage. Cooking times may vary.

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi® 6-in-1 Smart 10-qt. 2-Basket Air Fryer
Recipes

Contains Wheat
Contains Milk/Dairy

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2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen potato gnocchi
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
kosher salt, as desired
ground black pepper, as desired
1 tablespoon water
1 head (approx. 10 ounces) broccoli, cut in 2-inch florets
4 (approx. 3 ounces each) uncooked hot Italian sausages, sliced in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce

Utensils

Large Bowl
Medium Bowl

Step 1

In a large bowl, add gnocchi, 2 tablespoons canola oil, salt, and pepper and toss to evenly combine.
Step 2

Remove the crisper plate from the Zone 1 basket, add 1 tablespoon water to the bottom of the basket, followed by the seasoned gnocchi. Insert basket in unit.
Step 3

Add, broccoli, remaining canola oil, salt, and pepper to the large bowl and toss to evenly combine.
Step 4

Install a crisper plate in the Zone 2 basket, add the broccoli mixture, then evenly top with sausage. Insert basket in unit.
Step 5

Select Zone 1, select BAKE, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 27 minutes.
Step 6

Select Zone 2, select AIR FRY, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Select SMART FINISH. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.
Step 7

In a medium bowl, add the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter and mix until evenly combined.
Step 8

When Zone 1 time reaches 18 minutes, select START/PAUSE to pause cooking. Remove Zone 1 basket from unit and shake. Add the alfredo sauce and stir to evenly coat. Reinsert basket and select START/PAUSE to resume cooking.
Step 9

When Zone 1 time reaches 10 minutes, select START/PAUSE button to pause cooking. Remove Zone 1 basket from the unit, stir, and top with the bread crumb mixture. Reinsert basket in unit.
Step 10

Remove Zone 2 basket from the unit and shake. Reinsert basket and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.
Step 11

When cooking is complete, transfer the gnocchi and sausage mixture to a plate and serve warm.