Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Butternut squash gnocchi is a delightful twist on traditional Italian dumplings, bringing warmth and comfort to your dinner table. These tender, sweet pillows are made from roasted butternut squash and paired with a rich sage butter sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special date nights, this simple recipe impresses with its vibrant flavors and ease of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 10 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mix in egg yolk and salt; gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- On a floured surface, divide dough into sections, roll each into ropes about an inch thick, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Use a fork to create ridges.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Drop in gnocchi and cook until they float (about 2 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy; add chopped sage and let sizzle until fragrant.
- Toss boiled gnocchi in the sage butter sauce until well-coated. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 86mg