Garlic Summer Sausage & Gnocchi Bake

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Garlic (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 12oz Klement's Garlic Summer Sausage (diced, medium)
• 1 can (28oz) Diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (torn)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Oregano Leaves
• 1/2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Tbsp Coarse Grind Black Pepper
• 1lb Gnocchi
• 8oz Bel Gioioso Mozzarella Pearls
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (torn, for garnish)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil (for garnish)
• As Needed Fresh Cracked Black Pepper (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Using the oil from the sundried tomatoes, heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, chili flakes and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the diced garlic summer sausage and sundried tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes to add flavor.
4. Add the diced tomatoes with juice to the skillet and mix with the sausage mixture and allow to simmer.
5. Fold in the gnocchi, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper into the tomato mixture. Take 4 oz. of the mozzarella pearls, fold it into the tomato mixture, and then utilize the reserved mozzarella to place on top of the mixture evenly.
6. Place gnocchi and sausage skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with grated parmesan cheese, torn basil, and drizzle with olive oil. Finish with fresh cracked black pepper and enjoy.