Bangers and Gnocchi with a Roasted Shallot and Cheese Sauce
Description
Roasted sweet Italian sausage is served over a bed of pillowy gnocchi and smothered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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1 shallot, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage links
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1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/3 cup milk
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Directions
1
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Toss sliced shallot with olive oil in a heavy pot or dutch oven until well coated.
3
Arrange sausages atop shallot mixture.
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).
5
Transfer sausages to a platter; cover and set aside.
6
Melt butter in the pot used to cook the sausage over medium heat. Stir in milk and bring to a low simmer.
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.
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.
9
Serve sausage and gnocchi topped with cheese sauce and sprinkle with reserved cheese and basil.