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Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage

Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage and Herbs

Savor the flavors of autumn with this Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi featuring sausage, thyme, and sage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Puree Prepare ahead for quick meal!
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound Potato Gnocchi Consider gluten-free option
For the Protein
  • 8 ounces Italian Sausage Spicy flavor base; turkey option works
For the Broth
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a suitable alternative
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can substitute with dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage Can use dried sage in moderation
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Coarsely Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large high-sided skillet

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large high-sided skillet over medium heat and add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Add sliced Italian sausage to the skillet and sauté until browned, about 6 minutes.
  3. Incorporate uncooked potato gnocchi, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 3 more minutes.
  5. Fold in half of the fresh sage and thyme, season with salt and black pepper, and stir until combined.
  6. Plate the creamy gnocchi and garnish with remaining herbs. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Prepare butternut squash puree ahead for convenience. Adjust seasoning to taste, especially when using sausage.

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