Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the perfect dish to embrace the cozy flavors of autumn. This one-pan meal combines the silky texture of butternut squash with savory Italian sausage and fragrant herbs, resulting in a creamy sauce that envelops tender potato gnocchi. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings with loved ones. With simple ingredients and an uncomplicated cooking process, you can create a comforting dish that impresses without overwhelming your schedule.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for about 4 minutes on one side before flipping and cooking for another 2 minutes until browned.
- To the skillet, add gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil while stirring, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for an additional 3 minutes until the gnocchi are cooked through.
- Finish by stirring in half of the fresh sage and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 71mg