Description
Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage is the ultimate comfort food, combining the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with savory Italian sausage in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings, this dish is as delicious as it is visually appealing. Easily impress your guests while enjoying this cozy meal that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté crumbled sausage in olive oil until browned (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Stir in roasted butternut squash and pour in heavy cream. Cook until heated through (3-4 minutes).
- Add cooked gnocchi and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and coats the gnocchi (3-5 minutes).
- Finish with chopped sage just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with mushrooms or plant-based protein. Enhance flavors with spices like nutmeg or add spinach for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream.