Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Tender gnocchi are enveloped in a velvety butternut squash sauce, enhanced by savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. This dish not only warms you from the inside out but also brings a touch of gourmet flair to your dinner table. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought)
- 2 cups butternut squash (cubed)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, and place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop flesh into a bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant. Stir in roasted butternut squash and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss in fresh spinach and gnocchi; mix gently until combined and heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with mushrooms or lentils.- Add fresh herbs like sage or thyme for extra flavor.- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.