Easy Recipes: Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage
This creamy butternut squash gnocchi with sausage is the perfect cozy comfort meal for busy nights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened. Add butternut squash and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic, thyme, and sage. Stir until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly, then stir in heavy cream.
- Add gnocchi to the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cooked sausage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.