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Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi That Warms Your Soul

This Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi is a comforting dish that blends sweet squash and savory sausage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi Base
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash fresh or pre-cooked
  • 16 ounces Gnocchi homemade gives the best texture, store-bought is quicker
For the Sauce
  • 12 ounces Italian Sausage or plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese skip for dairy-free or use nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted water until they float, about 2-4 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  2. Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add butternut squash and heavy cream to the skillet, cooking for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine the gnocchi and sausage in the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce, heating for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe can be adapted for vegetarians by using plant-based sausage and coconut cream for a dairy-free version.

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