Baked Gnocchi With Spinach And Sausage

FOR THE GNOCCHI:
Cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

FOR THE SAUCE:
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour until combined. Then add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Turn heat to low and continue whisking, thinning with milk if needed until smooth. Once the sauce reaches your desired thickness, remove from heat and set aside.

FOR THE SAUSAGE:
Heat a large skillet on medium heat and brown the sausage until cooked. Add the spinach, and salt and pepper to taste and continue cooking another 10 minutes.

FOR THE ASSEMBLY:
In a casserole dish coat the bottom with 1/4 cup of the sauce. Layer the gnocchi, sausage mixture, sauce, dollops of ricotta and mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingridents are used topping off with mozzarella. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.