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The Ultimate Autumn Comfort: A Deep Dive into Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage

The Ultimate Autumn Comfort: A Deep Dive into Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sausage, Thyme, and Sage
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This Creamy Butternut Squash Gnocchi is the definition of cozy Autumn comfort food. Tender potato gnocchi simmer in a velvety butternut squash sauce, perfectly balanced with savory sausage and the fragrant flavors of thyme and sage. The best part? It all comes together in just one pan and 40 minutes. It’s simple enough for a busy weeknight, but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed (about 3 sausage links)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 10 oz potato gnocchi (uncooked)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup butternut squash puree

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (divided)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (divided)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the Sausage
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook 4 minutes on one side until browned. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.

  • Add Gnocchi & Cream Base
    To the skillet, add gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover and cook 5 minutes until gnocchi start to soften.

  • Add Butternut Squash & Garlic
    Stir in butternut squash puree and minced garlic. Reduce heat to low-medium and cook 3+ minutes until gnocchi are tender, garlic is cooked, and sauce thickens to your liking.

  • Finish with Herbs
    Stir in half the sage and thyme. Season with salt and black pepper (taste first—your sausage may already be salty).

  • Serve
    Remove from heat. Garnish with remaining sage and thyme before serving.

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