Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly evenings. This delightful recipe features tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, creamy butternut squash sauce, complemented by savory sausage and aromatic herbs. It’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough for dinner guests, making it a perfect choice for weeknight meals or special occasions. Enjoy each comforting bite, guaranteed to warm your belly and soul!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 cup chicken or turkey sausage, crumbled
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp agar-agar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the crumbled sausage until browned.
- Stir in thyme and sage for about two minutes until fragrant.
- Blend roasted squash with vegetable broth and agar-agar until smooth.
- Combine the sauce with the sausage mixture in the pan over low heat.
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, drain, and toss into the sauce mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg