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A close-up of golden brown gnocchi coated in creamy butternut squash sauce served on a rustic white plate, garnished with crispy sausage slices and fresh herbs, with a backdrop of autumnal wooden table and leaves.

Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Savory Sausage Bliss

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Creamy butternut squash gnocchi served with flavorful sausage slices, perfect for a cozy and satisfying fall dinner.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 oz Italian sausage, sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh sage or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook butternut squash in boiling water until tender, then mash until smooth.
  2. In a bowl, combine mashed squash, flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg to form a dough.
  3. Divide dough into portions, roll into long ropes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then drain.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook sausage until browned and crispy, set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add cooked gnocchi and sauté until lightly golden.
  7. Serve gnocchi topped with sausage slices, Parmesan, and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is not too sticky; add more flour if needed.
  • Gnocchi are ready when they float to the surface.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sage butter.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Boiling, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Comfort food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 64 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg