Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi With Savory Sausage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian beef sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic, chopped sage, and thyme to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and butternut squash puree; simmer for about five minutes. Lower heat, slowly add heavy cream while stirring, and let simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and add potato gnocchi. Cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Transfer cooked gnocchi to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg