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Potato gnocchi with a butternut squash sauce and sautéed kale.
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Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Creamy and delicious, this Butternut Squash Gnocchi recipe is perfect for dinner! I love making this for a cozy recipe that I know everyone will love. The best part is that it can also easily be made dairy-free! Every bite is so full of garlicky, rich flavor. The butternut squash sauce is paired with sauteed kale, making this recipe a healthier option. It's so good!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 575kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 1 medium shallot
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic divided
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh sage
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups milk of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup parmesan
  • 2 cups kale
  • more parmesan for topping optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the cubed butternut squash to a baking pan lined with parchment paper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 
  • Roast the squash for about 25 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions. Set aside. 
  • Meanwhile, saute the shallot with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in thyme and sage and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Add to a blender with the cooked squash, milk, red pepper flakes, and salt (starting with 1 ½ cups of milk and adding more as needed to thin out the sauce). 
  • Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. 
  • Add to a pot on the stove and mix in the parmesan. 
  • In the same pan you used to cook the shallot, add the kale, final tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 
  • Saute until the kale has wilted.
  • Add the cooked gnocchi and kale to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Top with fresh grated parmesan and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 18972IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 634mg | Iron: 7mg