Description
Indulge in creamy butternut squash gnocchi with savory sausage, a comforting and quick meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) package butternut squash gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the butternut squash gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, dried sage, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and browned sausage back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve the creamy butternut squash gnocchi immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to your preference.
- Vegetarian: Substitute chicken sausage with plant-based sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 cal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: butternut squash, gnocchi, sausage, creamy, Italian, comfort food, easy dinner
