Creamy Sausage + Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Creamy, cozy, and full of flavor — this Creamy Sausage Butternut Squash Gnocchi brings comfort to your table in just 20 minutes. Tender gnocchi, savory sausage, and velvety butternut squash sauce make this an easy one-pan meal that feels fancy without the fuss.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 oz. Italian sausage (sliced)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 10 oz. potato gnocchi (uncooked)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup butternut squash puree*
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 Tablespoons chopped rosemary
• salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided skillet.
2. 2Add sausage and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until browned.
3. 3Set the same skillet to medium heat. Add uncooked potato gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and stir well. Cover with lid. Allow the gnocchi to cook for about 5 minutes.
4. 4To the same skillet, add butternut squash puree and minced garlic. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce to low heat, stir well. Cook for about 3 or more minutes, until gnocchi is cooked and sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
5. 5Stir in half of the fresh sage and half of the fresh thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground coarse black pepper.
6. 6When serving, top with the remaining sage and thyme.
7. 7Enjoy!