Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the perfect autumn dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures in just 40 minutes. This one-pan meal features tender gnocchi enveloped in a creamy butternut squash sauce, complemented by savory Italian sausage and fragrant herbs. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests at a special gathering, this dish is as delightful to eat as it is easy to prepare. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll have more time to relax and enjoy the warmth of fall flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 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)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sliced sausage in olive oil until browned.
- Add uncooked gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg