Gnocchi With Sausage & Broccoli Rabe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package gnocchi
1 1/2 lbs broccoli rabe, tough stems removed and coarsely chopped, about 8 cups
1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
1/2 cup pitted black oil-cured olives, preferably kalamata, halved
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook gnocchi according to package directions, adding broccoli rabe during the last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
Meanwhile, in large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes. Over medium heat, add olives, wine, garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until wine is slightly reduced, 5-7 minutes.
Add gnocchi mixture; cook, stirring, 3 minutes; stir in reserved cooking water and 3/4 cup cheese until combined. Serve sprinkled with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.