The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi
If you’re in search of a comforting meal that combines simplicity with exquisite flavor, look no further than The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi. This delightful dish features the sweet, nutty essence of roasted butternut squash blended with aromatic garlic, creating a rich and satisfying sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress while being simple enough to make any night of the week. With just a few wholesome ingredients, you can whip up a meal that will leave your loved ones asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g butternut squash (peeled and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 yellow onion (finely sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g shelf-stable gnocchi
- 50 g grated parmesan
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 30 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 75 ml milk
- 50 g turkey strips (chopped)
- Fresh mozzarella (torn into pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC. Toss butternut squash cubes, onion, and garlic with rosemary and olive oil on a baking tray.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Blend the roasted vegetables until smooth.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil and cook turkey strips until crispy; set aside.
- Mix the butternut squash purée with milk in the frying pan and gently stir in gnocchi, cooking for about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan and lemon juice; add half of the turkey strips.
- Top with mozzarella and broil for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve garnished with remaining turkey strips, walnuts, and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg