Description
A hearty, creamy dish featuring tender gnocchi, flavorful sausage, and fragrant herbs, perfect for cozy autumn nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package butternut squash gnocchi
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the sausage, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the butternut squash gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then sprinkle with thyme and sage, stirring well to combine.
- Allow to simmer for a few minutes until everything is heated through and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can prepare the base of the sauce ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator and warm it up when ready to cook the gnocchi. For lighter options, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg