Description
A warm, comforting dish combining soft gnocchi, sweet butternut squash, and savory sausage, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add the garlic and crumbled sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and pour in the heavy cream, thyme, and sage.
- Stir to combine and cook until the squash is soft and the gnocchi is heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with a side salad or crusty bread. This dish can be frozen and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: butternut squash, gnocchi, Italian sausage, creamy sauce