Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage
Warm up your autumn evenings with this creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage. This delightful dish features tender, pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich and luscious sauce made from roasted butternut squash, savory Italian sausage, and a touch of freshly grated Parmesan. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy all palates!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the diced butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sage leaves and roasted butternut squash to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Toss in cooked gnocchi and gently mix until well coated in sauce.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg