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Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage

Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage: A Cozy, Comforting Dish

This Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage is a deliciously comforting dish perfect for autumn evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 large Butternut Squash Peeled and cubed
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Alternatives: Pecorino Romano
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Enhances warmth
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gradually added; gluten-free alternatives can be used
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Remove from casings
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine Substitute: vegetable broth if desired
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes Base for the sauce
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Optional for richness
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Brightens the dish; substitute with parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional; adjust to taste
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Bench Scraper or Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Allow the roasted squash to cool, then blend until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine squash puree, egg, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough briefly, then cover and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Shape the dough into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces, using a fork to create ridges.
  6. Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned, then add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
  7. Deglaze with white wine, then add crushed tomatoes and seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Boil salted water and cook the gnocchi until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Combine cooked gnocchi with the sauce and let them cook together for another minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish adapts beautifully to vegetarian options using mushrooms or spinach. Perfect for meal prepping and storing leftovers.

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