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Soft pillowy gnocchi coated in a velvety butternut squash

Soft pillowy gnocchi coated in a velvety butternut squash
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Soft pillowy gnocchi coated in a velvety butternut squash cream sauce, paired with seared sausage rounds and infused with fragrant thyme and sage—autumn comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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Potato Gnocchi:

  • 1 lb potato gnocchi

Italian Sausage:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz Italian sausage, sliced

Butternut Squash Cream Sauce:

  • 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Fresh thyme or sage for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Gnocchi: Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sear Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare Squash Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add cubed squash, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add broth and cover. Simmer until squash is tender, about 10–12 minutes.
  4. Blend and Simmer: Transfer squash mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to skillet and stir in cream. Add gnocchi and sausage to the sauce. Simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme or sage before serving.

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