Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided skillet.

Step 2

Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 or 5 minutes until they are cooked through but not overcooked. Season them lightly with salt and pepper. Remove mushrooms from the skillet.

Step 3

To the same, now empty, skillet, add crumbled sausage and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the sausage is cooked. Drain excess fat.

Step 4

To the same skillet with sausage, add the uncooked gnocchi, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir everything well. Cook on medium heat, frequently stirring, for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add fresh spinach and cook for about 5 more minutes until spinach wilts and gnocchi are completely cooked through.

Step 6

Mix everything well. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Season with salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if needed. Top with cooked sliced mushrooms. Garnish with fresh thyme.