Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy butternut squash gnocchi with savory sausage, enhanced by the aromatic flavors of thyme and sage. Perfect for cozy dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ 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 skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the butternut squash puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, and sage. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In a separate pot, cook the potato gnocchi according to package instructions. Once they float to the top, drain and add them directly to the sauce.
- Gently toss the gnocchi in the sauce until combined and heated through. Serve warm, garnished with additional sage if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with a plant-based alternative. You can also add some spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1,150 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Butternut Squash, Gnocchi, Sausage Recipe, Comfort Food, Fall Recipes