Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach
Ingredients
1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
1 lb Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 cups fresh spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh sage, chopped (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Cook the squash: In a medium pot, boil the cubed butternut squash in salted water until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and mash or puree until smooth.
Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add the mashed butternut squash and chicken broth, stirring until combined. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh sage.
Cook the gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes). Drain and add directly to the sauce.
Add spinach and sausage: Stir in fresh spinach and cooked sausage, letting the spinach wilt in the warm sauce.
Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and sage. Enjoy warm!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
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