Description
This creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage blends rich flavors and comforting textures, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Boil the butternut squash until soft; drain and cool.
- Mash the squash into a smooth puree and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, flour, salt, and pepper; mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into long ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces; create ridges on the gnocchi with a fork.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook gnocchi until they float to the surface; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan cheese; let simmer until thickened.
- In a separate pan, cook crumbled Italian sausage until browned; add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to sausage and onion mixture; combine well.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi with the creamy sauce and sausage mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs just before serving. Adjust the seasoning of the sauce as per taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: butternut squash, gnocchi, creamy sauce, sausage, Italian recipe
