Description
A comforting and creamy dish combining butternut squash, gnocchi, and sausage, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 2 cups butternut squash (cubed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the sausage to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the butternut squash, thyme, and sage, cooking until the squash is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the gnocchi to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi are heated through and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality Italian sausage for maximum flavor. Adding a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan can enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butternut squash, gnocchi, sausage, creamy, autumn, comforting dish