Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy butternut squash gnocchi with savory Italian sausage. Perfect for a cozy fall dinner, this dish is quick to make and bursting with comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup pureed butternut squash (cooked)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook sausage, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Butternut Squash: Stir in butternut squash, broth, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer to thicken.
- Cook Gnocchi: Cook gnocchi separately, then add to the sauce with Parmesan and sage.
- Finish and Serve: Cook for 2 minutes, then serve topped with Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade butternut squash puree.
- Substitute sweet Italian sausage for milder flavor or spicy sausage for a kick.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
