Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage
A cozy and flavorful fall comfort food dish with pillowy gnocchi, sweet roasted squash, and savory sausage.
Ingredients
- - 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
- - 1 lb gnocchi
- - 1/2 lb sausage Italian, chicken, or beef
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 2 garlic cloves minced
- - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- - Fresh sage leaves
- - Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Roast cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender.
- Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then drain.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sage until fragrant.
- Stir in roasted squash, mashing slightly to form a creamy base.
- Add gnocchi and sausage, toss with Parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
- Roast the squash ahead to save time on busy nights.
- Try spicy sausage for extra flavor contrast.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi if needed.
- Top with toasted walnuts for a nutty crunch.