Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage

Creamy butternut squash gnocchi with savory sausage – a comforting dish perfect
for fall. Try this delicious recipe that’s bursting with flavor!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes

Main Course

American

sausage Squash

Instructions

1 In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Slice the sausage after
removing the casings and add it to the skillet.
2 Cook the sausage for about 4 minutes without turning, allowing it to brown on
one side. Then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
3 Add the uncooked gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet with the
sausage. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cover and
let it simmer for around 5 minutes, ensuring the gnocchi cooks as the sauce
simmers.
4 Once the gnocchi is cooked, mix in the butternut squash purée and minced garlic.
Bring the sauce to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low-medium. Stir
everything thoroughly and let it cook for another 3 minutes, or until the sauce
thickens to your desired consistency. You can cook it longer if you prefer a
thicker sauce.
5 Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in half of the chopped sage and thyme.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Use caution with the
salt, especially if your sausage is already salty.
6 When ready to serve, garnish with the remaining sage and thyme. Enjoy!