Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi With Sausage
A comforting dish combining creamy butternut squash, tender gnocchi, and savory sausage.
Equipment
- Large high-sided skillet For cooking the gnocchi and sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Italian sausage after removing it from the casings.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4 minutes without turning.
- Flip the sausage and cook for an additional 2 minutes until browned.
- Add gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover and let cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Add butternut squash puree and garlic; bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Cook for 3 minutes or until gnocchi are cooked through.
- Stir in half of the sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with remaining sage and thyme.
Notes
Recipe notes: Adjust salt according to the saltiness of the sausage.