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LMH’s One-Pot Tuscan Bacon Gnocchi with Hot Italian Sausage & Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

A Comfort Bowl with a Tuscan Twist

Every once in a while, you stumble upon a meal that just sings with flavor and warmth — the kind that wraps you up like a hug at the dinner table. That’s exactly what LMH’s One-Pot Tuscan Bacon Gnocchi with Hot Italian Sausage delivers.

We started with a classic recipe, but in true Cooking with LMH fashion, we leveled it up: adding roasted pine nuts for a nutty crunch, spicy hot Italian sausage for depth and heat, and pairing it with Lindsay’s decadent Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread.

This one-pot wonder is hearty, rich, and just the right balance of creamy, smoky, spicy, and savory. Let’s break it down.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Gnocchi:

  • 5 ounces bacon, cut into lardons
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 pounds gnocchi
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • ¼ cup roasted pine nuts
  • Chili flakes, for serving

For Lindsay’s Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread:

  • 1 head of garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Drizzle of honey
  • 1 baguette, halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup shredded gouda
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella

Method

Gnocchi:

  1. Prep work: Grate Parmesan, dice shallot, mince garlic, and chop sun-dried tomatoes. Roast pine nuts until golden and fragrant.
  2. Cook bacon and sausage: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook bacon until crispy, remove to a paper towel. In the same skillet, add Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it browns. Remove and set aside.
  3. Build the flavor base: Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and shallot. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook another minute.
  4. Make it creamy: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in spinach until wilted. Add cream, bring to a simmer, then add gnocchi. Simmer for 2 minutes until tender.
  5. Finish strong: Stir in Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, crispy bacon, and sausage. Top with roasted pine nuts and chili flakes.

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the top off one head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 50 minutes.
  2. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into softened butter. Add Italian seasoning and a drizzle of honey. Mix well.
  3. Toast baguette halves in toaster oven for 5 minutes. Spread garlic butter mixture on each half.
  4. Sprinkle with cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella. Bake for 12 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Serving Suggestion

Spoon the gnocchi into deep bowls, making sure to get plenty of creamy sauce, sausage, bacon, and spinach in every bite. Scatter a handful of roasted pine nuts over the top and pair it with a slice (or two) of Lindsay’s cheesy roasted garlic bread.

This is comfort food with class — perfect for a cozy night in, Sunday supper, or impressing friends with minimal effort.