• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) to room temperature. • In a large bowl, combine marinara, cream sauce base, half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later), half the Italian Seasoning (all for 4), 1/2 tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4), and salt; stir until smooth. TIP: Cut top off cream sauce base carton to open fully; transfer contents, using a spoon or spatula to scrape sauce from carton sides. • In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

• Break up gnocchi with your hands, then divide between aluminum trays. • Break up sausage* into 1-inch pieces (around 1 TBSP each); divide between trays. Pour sauce over to coat, then evenly sprinkle with panko topping. • Bake on top rack until gnocchi is tender, sausage is cooked through, sauce is bubbly, and panko topping is golden brown, 15-18 minutes. TIP: For a more deeply browned crust, broil 2-3 minutes more.

• While gnocchi bakes, halve baguette. Spread cut sides with softened butter. (TIP: If butter isn’t yet softened, transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 5 seconds.) Sprinkle buttered sides with remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper. • When gnocchi has 5 minutes left, place bread cut sides up directly on an oven rack until toasted, 3-5 minutes.

• Once gnocchi bake is done, let sit at room temperature until sauce has cooled slightly, 3-5 minutes. • Meanwhile, halve garlic bread on a diagonal. Sprinkle gnocchi bake with chili flakes to taste. • Divide between plates and serve with garlic bread on the side for dipping.