Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the epitome of autumn comfort food. This one-pan dish combines the rich flavors of savory sausage and creamy butternut squash puree, accented by fragrant herbs like thyme and sage. In just 40 minutes, you can create a delightful meal perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The creamy texture and robust flavors make it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add uncooked gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Cover and let gnocchi cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic; bring to a boil again then reduce heat.
- Cook on low-medium heat for an additional 3 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
- Mix in half of the fresh herbs, season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with remaining herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg