Description
This Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is a comforting dish that combines rich flavors with a creamy texture, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage casings removed (I used 3 sausage links)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Once the sausage is cooked through, add the minced garlic, fresh sage, and thyme, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the butternut squash puree, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a separate pot, cook the potato gnocchi according to package directions until they float to the top, then drain.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce, gently tossing to coat. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional sage if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1,150 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Sausage, Thyme, Sage, Comfort Food, Dinner Recipe