Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the ultimate autumn comfort dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings. This delightful recipe features tender potato gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with flavorful butternut squash puree and savory Italian sausage. Enhanced by fresh sage and thyme, this one-pan meal is not only quick and easy to prepare but also perfect for hosting dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in. In just 40 minutes, you can serve a deliciously comforting dish that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 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
Instructions
- In a large high-sided skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add uncooked potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic; bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for an additional 3 minutes until thickened.
- Incorporate half of the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with remaining herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg