This gnocchi and cauliflower skillet casserole comes together in less than 30 minutes and requires only six ingredients.
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Vacuum-packed gnocchi is a great staple for quick meals sure to please your family. Here, it’s combined with cauliflower florets for a saucy casserole blanketed with gooey mozzarella. Even better, this impressive dish contains only six ingredients.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
Gnocchi-Cauliflower Skillet Casserole
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (227g) uncooked chicken Italian sausage
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups (385g) cauliflower, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (355g) low-sodium marinara sauce
- 1 lb (454g) vacuum-packed gnocchi
- 1 cup (112g) part-skim mozzarella, grated
Directions
Heat a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Remove the sausage from the casings and crumble into the pan. Add the garlic and cook until browned, stirring to crumble, about 5 minutes.
Add the cauliflower and 1/2 cup water; cover, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and gnocchi; cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the cauliflower and gnocchi are tender, about 6 minutes.
Preheat the broiler to high. Uncover the pan and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Broil until the cheese melts and begins to brown, 1–2 minutes.
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: About 1 cup
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 290; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 42mg; Sodium: 866mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 15g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 735mg; Iron: 7%; Vitamin A: 13%; Vitamin C: 84%; Calcium: 15%
Originally published date: October 2020; Updated date: June, 2026
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