Description
Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage. This one-pan dish combines tender potato gnocchi with savory Italian sausage, creating a rich and creamy sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it a go-to comfort food that everyone will love. The delightful blend of butternut squash puree and aromatic herbs creates a taste sensation that warms the soul.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Incorporate uncooked gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic; boil again before reducing heat to thicken the sauce.
- Add fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg