Gnocchi with Italian Sausage, Mozzarella, and Rapini

All-time Gnocchi Pasta with Sausage and Creamy Mozzarella Cheese
The zest in the Italian sausage, fresh taste of the rapini and creamy melted mozzarella cheese form the perfect combination in this pasta dish. It is sure to be loved by everyone and will regular in the family meal rotation.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Boil the gnocchi according to package directions. Gnocchi will float. Remove gnocchi to drain with slotted spoon.

Blanch rappini in water for 3 minutes and drain.

While cooking gnocchi, cook the sausage in the olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat until cooked through and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for 30 seconds and then add rappini and cook for 2 minutes more.

Add the gnocchi and basil and toss to coat. Top with mozzarella and bake for 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.