Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage
Indulge in a warm bowl of creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage, where rich flavors and comforting textures come together. This dish features tender gnocchi enveloped in a velvety sauce made from roasted butternut squash, Italian sausage, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, each bite delivers a delightful blend of savory and sweet notes that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups roasted, pureed)
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until tender. Scoop out the flesh.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Blend roasted butternut squash flesh, heavy cream, vegetable broth, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Pour into the skillet with sausage and garlic.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions in salted boiling water until they float. Drain and add to the skillet, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg