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One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage

One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Spinach. Healthy, EASY recipe that cooks in just one pan! Pure comfort and so simple to make!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 pound ground sweet Italian turkey sausage removed from casings if needed
  • 1 small butternut squash about 1 1/4 pounds, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups cubes total; if you have a little extra, use a very large skillet and add it all if you really love squash, or reserve the extra for another time)
  • 1 small yellow onion diced, about 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi*
  • 5 cups loosely packed baby spinach about 5 ounces or 5 generous handfuls
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan optional—we loved it both with and without
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a very large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium high. Once the butter is melted, add the sausage. Cook, breaking apart the meat, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate.
  2. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add the squash and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, rubbed sage (if using fresh sage, wait to add it until the end), and nutmeg. Continue cooking until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 1 additional minute.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and gnocchi to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium high. Stir to coat the gnocchi, then cover the pan. Cook, covered, until the gnocchi is just tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the sausage. Stir in the spinach a few handfuls at a time, allowing it to wilt. If you’d like a looser sauce, add a bit more chicken broth. Sprinkle with Parmesan and season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Enjoy hot.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate gnocchi in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. 
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of extra chicken broth or water to keep it from drying out.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 
  • *You can find packaged gnocchi near the pasta in your grocery store.
  • Nutritional info is calculated as 1 of 5, or about 1 1/2 heaping cups

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6) Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Potassium 666mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 11442IU (229%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6)
Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Potassium 666mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 11442IU 229%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.