Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage is the ultimate comfort food for autumn evenings. This quick and satisfying dish combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that clings to tender gnocchi. Perfectly seasoned with fresh thyme and sage, it’s an elegant meal that can be whipped up in just 40 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Experience the warmth of fall flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic; cook on low-medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in half of the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper before serving topped with remaining herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg