Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi

A savory dish of Italian sausage, butternut squash, and kale mixed with gnocchi.
Perfect for a hearty dinner with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes

Total Time
40 minutes

Main Course

American

kale sausage butternut

Instructions

1 Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons
of olive oil. Cook the sausage, breaking it into pieces as it browns. Once fully
cooked, remove the sausage using a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the oil
in the pan.
2 Reduce the heat to medium, then melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan.
Add the cubed butternut squash, thyme, sage, red pepper flakes, salt, and
pepper. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the squash starts to soften.
3 Stir in the minced shallots and garlic, cooking for an additional minute until
fragrant.
4 Toss in the chopped kale and return the sausage to the pan. Stir everything to
combine, then add the gnocchi. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and bring
it to a light boil.
5 Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pan. Cook the gnocchi for about
8 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once the gnocchi are
soft and cooked through, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
6 Serve immediately with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and extra
red pepper flakes if desired.