Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi With Savory Sausage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Italian beef sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian beef sausage and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic, chopped sage, and thyme; sauté for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and butternut squash puree to the skillet; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook gnocchi until they float (about 2–3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Combine cooked gnocchi with the creamy sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg