Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring gnocchi made from butternut squash and savory sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Add the roasted butternut squash to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh sage leaves.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the sausage and using a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg