Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi

Name: Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small butternut squash; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage leaves; 1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons minced shallot; 4 cloves garlic; 1 bunch Lacinato kale; 1 pound shelf stable gnocchi; 1 cup chicken broth; Freshly grated parmesan to serve

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
845 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi

Quade Oliver

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This one skillet butternut squash, sausage and kale gnocchi comes together in 30 minutes and is so easy to make! Tender butternut squash, hot Italian sausage, lacinato kale, sage, thyme, and pillowy soft gnocchi. This butternut squash gnocchi is the perfect fall pasta dish.

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Ingredients

1 pound hot Italian sausage (or mild (see note))
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small butternut squash (peeled, seeds removed, diced (about 2 1/2 cups) (see note))
1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage leaves
1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional plus more for serving)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons minced shallot
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bunch Lacinato kale (dinosaur/Tuscan, stem removed, chopped (3 cups) (see note))
1 pound shelf stable gnocchi
1 cup chicken broth
Freshly grated parmesan to serve

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Instructions

In a dutch oven or high walled skillet over medium/high heat, add 3 tbsp olive oil. Add in Italian sausage and fully cook through, breaking sausage into crumbled as it cooks. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage and set aside in a bowl, leaving flavored olive oil behind.
Lower heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, add in diced butternut squash, fresh thyme, fresh sage, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 4 minutes. Add in the minced shallot and minced garlic and sauté an additional minute.
Next, add in chopped kale, stir to combine, add back in the Italian sausage, followed by the gnocchi and mix all the ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth and allow to come to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to low and cover.
Allow the gnocchi to cook for 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes and recovering, to allow the gnocchi to cook evenly. After the 8 minutes, taste to see gnocchi is fully cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve with freshly grated parmesan and optional red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

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Notes

For this recipe I use hot Italian sausage, but you can also use mild Italian sausage if you want less heat. Most grocery stores sell packaged or loose Italian sausage, but you can also buy the raw links and cut/remove the skin prior to cooking.
Cut butternut squash in the middle using a sharp chef's knife. If the squash is slippery, use a towel to secure. Cut the squash down the middle to expose the seeds. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and pulp out of the butternut squash, discard. Slice the squash into 1/2 inch slices. Dice the squash. See in-post for photos.
For this recipe I use lacinato kale (a.k.a. dinosaur or Tuscan kale). I prefer using lacinato kale in this recipe as opposed to curly or red kale, because it is more tender with a short cooking time. Using a pairing knife, cut alongside the thick stem in the center to remove. Chop kale. In a bowl of water, massage kale with your fingers for 2-3 minutes. This will help tenderize the kale.
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze by allowing the dish to cool, placing in freezer safe bag, and freezing. To thaw, place in refrigerator overnight.
You can microwave or heat in oven at 350F for 20 minutes or until gnocchi is heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 845kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 26g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 1627mg (68%) Potassium 1250mg (36%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 26968IU (539%) Vitamin C 108mg (120%) Calcium 332mg (33%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 845 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	845kcal	42%
Carbohydrates	69g	23%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	54g	83%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	26g	130%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	102mg	34%
Sodium	1627mg	68%
Potassium	1250mg	27%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	26968IU	539%
Vitamin C	108mg	120%
Calcium	332mg	33%
Iron	8mg	44%