Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Calories
845 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi
Description
Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Kale Gnocchi is a skillet-cooked dish integrating brown Italian sausage crumbles with sautéed butternut squash, fresh thyme, sage, and kale. After cooking the aromatics including shallots and garlic, gnocchi and chicken broth are added to allow the gnocchi to cook through and absorb the savory flavors. Red pepper flakes contribute optional heat, balanced by the sweetness of squash and freshness of herbs.
The result is a tender, hearty skillet meal with contrasting textures of soft gnocchi, crisp-tender vegetables, and crumbly sausage. It serves as a complete plate suitable for dinner, offering both protein and vegetables in a comforting combination.
The recipe suggests using lacinato kale for its tenderness and that the dish can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for longer storage. Reheating can be done in the oven or microwave until heated through. Mild or hot Italian sausage variants accommodate personal heat preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage or mild (see note, hot
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 small butternut squash (peeled, seeds removed, diced (about 2 1/2 cups) (see note))
- 1 tablespoon sage freshly chopped leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon thyme freshly chopped leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional plus more for serving)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch Lacinato kale (dinosaur/Tuscan, stem removed, chopped (3 cups) (see note))
- 1 pound gnocchi shelf stable
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, to serve
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!
Notes
- Using hot or mild Italian sausage adjusts the dish's spiciness according to preference.
- Remove seeds and skin from butternut squash before dicing into ½-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Lacinato (dinosaur) kale is recommended for tenderness and shorter cooking time compared to other kale types.
- Massage kale in water before cooking to tenderize the leaves.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat using microwave or oven at 350°F until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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