Sausage Leek Ragu Gnocchi - Jo Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ pound Italian sausage (mild, casings removed)
• 1 large leek (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 28 ounce crushed tomatoes ((1 can))
• 1 pound gnocchi (uncooked)
• Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)