Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage

1. Ingredients:

• 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 cups butternut squash puree
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in the butternut squash puree, heavy cream, sage, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and toss in the gnocchi. Stir until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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