Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the epitome of autumn comfort food. This one-pan meal combines the sweet earthiness of butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, enveloping tender gnocchi in a luscious, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at special gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 40 minutes—but also bursts with seasonal flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your palate. Elevate your dining experience with this delightful recipe that showcases the best of fall ingredients.
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)
- Fresh sage
- Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic. Simmer on low-medium heat for an additional 3 minutes.
- Mix in half of the fresh herbs and season to taste before serving.
- Garnish with remaining herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg