Creamy Sausage + Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Creamy, cozy, and full of flavor — this Creamy Sausage Butternut Squash Gnocchi brings comfort to your table in just 20 minutes. Tender gnocchi, savory sausage, and velvety butternut squash sauce make this an easy one-pan meal that feels fancy without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Italian sausage sliced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz. potato gnocchi uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree*
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 1 Tablespoons chopped rosemary
- salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided skillet.
- Add sausage and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
- Set the same skillet to medium heat. Add uncooked potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and stir well. Cover with lid. Allow the gnocchi to cook for about 5 minutes.
- To the same skillet, add butternut squash puree and minced garlic. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce to low heat, stir well. Cook for about 3 or more minutes, until gnocchi is cooked and sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in half of the fresh sage and half of the fresh thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground coarse black pepper.
- When serving, top with the remaining sage and thyme.
- Enjoy!
Notes
How to Make Butternut Squash Purée
- In a medium saucepan, add about 1 cup chopped butternut squash. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until squash is fork-tender.
- Transfer cooked squash to a food processor or use an immersion blender right in the pot. Blend until smooth, adding a tablespoon or two of water (or broth) as needed to reach your desired consistency.