Creamy Pumpkin Sausage Gnocchi Recipe - Comfort Food for Fall - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter.
• 16 Ounces ground sausage, mild Italian.
• 1 large shallot, sliced.
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced.
• 1½ Cups chicken broth.
• 1 Cup canned pumpkin puree.
• 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• ¼ Teaspoon ground nutmeg.
• ½ Teaspoon salt, plus more to taste.
• ½ Teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste.
• 1 Cup heavy whipping cream.
• ½ Cup parmesan cheese, grated.
• 3 fresh sage leaves, finely minced, plus more for garnish.
• 3 Cups kale, tough stems removed, roughly chopped.
• 16 Ounces gnocchi, uncooked.
• Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving.
• Fresh thyme, optional garnish for serving.