Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage
A cozy fall comfort food dish made with creamy roasted butternut squash, Italian sausage, thyme, and sage tossed with pillowy gnocchi.
Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or light cream)
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Cook gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add roasted squash, cream, broth, Parmesan, thyme, and sage. Mash some squash into sauce for creaminess.
- Return sausage and gnocchi to skillet. Toss to coat and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, skip the sausage or use a plant-based substitute. To make it healthier, use light cream and turkey sausage. Serve with Garlic Butter Bread Rolls (https://comfortfoodlite.com/garlic-butter-bread-rolls/) and end with Apple Cinnamon Roll (https://comfortfoodlite.com/apple-cinnamon-roll/) for a cozy fall meal.