Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage is a delightful comfort food that harmonizes the sweet, roasted flavors of butternut squash with savory Italian sausage and pillowy gnocchi. This dish features a velvety sauce enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, making it perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. With simple preparation steps, you can create a warming meal that satisfies your cravings and brings smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for about 30-40 minutes until tender. Let it cool slightly before scooping out the flesh.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled; drain excess fat.
- Blend the roasted squash with heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth; pour into the skillet with the sausage.
- Add gnocchi directly from the package into the skillet, stirring gently over low heat until heated through.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg