Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of creamy butternut squash gnocchi with savory sausage. This delightful dish combines tender gnocchi enveloped in a luscious sauce made from fresh butternut squash, heavy cream, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for cozy evenings, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, this meal transforms any dinner into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups, diced)
- 1 pound store-bought gnocchi
- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and dice the butternut squash into uniform cubes for even cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and diced butternut squash. Stir occasionally until the squash softens (about 10-12 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Let it simmer on low heat while gradually adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions; drain once they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add cooked gnocchi and spinach to the sauce, stirring until everything is well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg