GNOCCHI WITH HEARTY MEAT SAUCE

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When time's at a premium, this hearty, full-flavored meat sauce, mellowed with a hint of wine, can make something special of quick, packaged gnocchi. Thanks to our Test Kitchen!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble the sausage into a large nonstick skillet; add peppers. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender; drain. , Add wine; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and brown sugar; heat through. Drain gnocchi; serve with meat sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges