Cozy Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage
A warm and inviting dish combining homemade gnocchi with butternut squash, Italian sausage, and fresh herbs in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi (about 16 ounces)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 2-3 minutes until they float). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced butternut squash. Sauté for about 10-15 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Push the sautéed squash to one side of the skillet and add the Italian sausage, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh thyme and sage, cooking for one more minute.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, gently mixing to coat each piece.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen (preferably before adding cream).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
