ZUPPA TOSCANA BAKE

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Everything you love about zuppa toscana in a form that's more transportable and easier for small children to eat.

Provided by Rebecca Joy Mahoney

Categories World Cuisine European Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 slices bacon
1 pound Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 (16 ounce) package prepared gnocchi
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place bacon slices on a microwave-safe plate between 4 sheets of paper towels. Microwave until sizzling and browned, about 4 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; chop.
Cook Italian sausage over medium-high heat in a 15-inch frying pan or large pot until browned, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in flour. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Fold spinach in carefully, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add gnocchi and heavy cream, stirring mixture until thoroughly combined.
Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with bacon pieces and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1227.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g