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Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi That's Comfort in a Bowl

This Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash Puree use frozen puree if fresh isn’t available
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream can swap with coconut cream for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth works for vegetarian version
  • 3 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced) use roasted garlic for a sweeter flavor
  • to taste Fresh Sage and Thyme substitute with dried herbs if fresh isn't available
For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi can use gluten-free gnocchi
For the Sausage
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage opt for sweet or spicy based on preference
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • stirring spoon
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Brown the sausage for about 5-7 minutes until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink.
  2. Once the sausage is browned, stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute or until fragrant.
  3. Pour in ½ cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Then, add 1 cup of butternut squash puree, mixing until evenly incorporated.
  4. Carefully add 1 pound of potato gnocchi directly into the simmering sauce. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the gnocchi is tender.
  5. Once the gnocchi is cooked, stir in a handful of fresh sage and thyme, along with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftover gnocchi can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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