Chorizo with Spinach and Gnocci

Ingredients

4 chorizo sausages (substitute any smoked or flavorful sausage

fresh, or 1 16oz package coarsely chopped frozen spinach

1/2 small onion diced (optional)

1 clove of garlic minced (optional)

EVOO

1 package of fresh potato gnocci; or homemade. may substitute with fetticini

salt and pepper to taste

grated parmasean cheese optional

Instructions

slice chorizo into chunks and cook until well browned. remove chorizo from pan and set aside. using same pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and sautee onion and garlic until almost clear, then add spinach. at the same time, also prepare gnocci/pasta according to package. Drain and add to spinach mixture and return chorizo to pan. Blend ingredients well adding salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated cheese.