30-Minute American Skillet Gnocchi

This comforting one-pan meal features shelf-stable potato gnocchi seared until golden and tossed in a zesty Italian sausage and bell pepper sauce. Topped with bubbly melted mozzarella, it is a quintessential weeknight favorite found across modern American dinner tables.

• 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 oz package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable)
• 24 oz jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes