Pesto Gnocchi & Hot Italian Sausage

Serves 4

20 oz Italian sausage
1.5 lbs gnocchi
8 oz sliced or quartered mushrooms
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
10 oz baby spinach
1/4 c creme fraiche
6 Tbsp basil pesto

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Combine spinach, gnocchi, pesto, and mushrooms into a 9x13 baking dish. Add 1/4 cup of water to the tray. Season with salt and pepper, stir to thoroughly combine. 

Add the sausage in an even layer. Tightly cover the tray with foil and bake 30 minutes. 

Add the creme fraiche and stir to combine. Add half the mozzarella, torn into bite size pieces, in an even layer. 

Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sausage is thoroughly cooked. Let stand for at least 3 minutes before serving.