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The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi

The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage

This recipe for The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi brings comfort to your table with delightful flavors and textures.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Squash and Gnocchi Base
  • 2 pounds butternut squash
  • ? tablespoon olive oil
  • ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ? cups all purpose flour and extra for rolling
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ? teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ? teaspoon nutmeg
  • ? cup semolina flour for gnocchi pans
Brown Butter Sage Sauce
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ? cup sage leaves
  • ? cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra Parmesan cheese for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Gnocchi board
  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Roasting and Preparing
  1. Preheat oven to 400?F. Cut squash lengthwise in half and discard seeds. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Roast for about 1 hour until tender and browned. Allow to cool slightly, then scoop the flesh into a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a medium nonstick saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Making Gnocchi Dough
  1. Measure 1 cup of packed squash puree and let cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine squash puree, flour, Parmesan, egg yolks, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until dough forms, adding more flour if necessary. Turn out onto a floured surface, knead gently, divide into 8 pieces, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Shaping Gnocchi
  1. Line baking sheets with parchment and sprinkle with semolina flour. Roll one piece of dough into a ?-inch-thick rope, cut into ?-inch pieces, and roll along a gnocchi board. Transfer to baking sheets and repeat. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Cooking Gnocchi
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches; they are done when they float, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate using a slotted spoon.
Preparing Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, cook butter over medium heat until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add sage and cook for 2 more minutes. Toss in the gnocchi until heated through and coated with butter. Season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with Parmesan, walnuts, and crispy sage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile, perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or meal prep.

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