Description
Silky butternut squash gnocchi dances with Italian sausage, creating a rustic autumn melody of herbs and comfort. Warm thyme and sage elevate this hearty dish, inviting you to savor each perfectly balanced bite of seasonal goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Mains:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 10 ounces (280 grams) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) butternut squash puree
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh thyme
- Salt to taste
- Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Extract the sausage from its casing and slice into bite-sized pieces to promote even cooking and seamless flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, carefully placing sausage slices to achieve a golden-brown caramelization. Rotate pieces to ensure uniform browning, developing rich, deep flavors.
- Introduce gnocchi directly into the skillet with sausage, pouring in heavy cream and chicken broth. Elevate temperature to create a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover, allowing gnocchi to become pillowy and absorb surrounding flavors.
- Fold in velvety butternut squash puree and finely minced garlic, stirring gently to integrate ingredients. Maintain a low simmer, encouraging sauce to thicken and develop a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle half the chopped sage and thyme into the skillet, infusing the dish with aromatic herbaceous notes. Season judiciously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting to balance the inherent saltiness of the sausage.
- Transfer the gnocchi to serving plates, garnishing with remaining fresh herbs. The final touch of vibrant green herbs provides a visual and flavor contrast to the rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Flip the story of preparation backwards, starting from the final garnish to the initial ingredient selection.
- Dive into a culinary journey where each step reveals a layer of flavor complexity, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal.
- Uncover the secret to creating a harmonious blend of rustic sausage, tender gnocchi, and silky butternut squash sauce that will transport your taste buds to a cozy Italian kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg