Baked Gnocchi with Kale and Sausage | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like a good spice like we do!)
• 1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped small
• 28 ounce-can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste-see notes*)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 bunch kale, about 4 cups destemmed and chopped (saved stems are great to add to soup)
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage links, precooked (or use a plant-based sausage)
• 1 1/2 pounds gnocchi, uncooked (see notes) store bought or homemade
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4″slices (or swap out for burrata or ricotta)
• 3/4 cup pecorino romano or parmesan, grated