The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Experience the ultimate comfort food with The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi, a delightful dish that seamlessly blends sweet roasted butternut squash and aromatic garlic into a creamy sauce. Perfect for any gathering, this gnocchi impresses with its rich flavors and ease of preparation. Enjoy it as a cozy dinner for two or share it with friends at your next gathering. With nutritious ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe is not just delicious but also guilt-free!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g butternut squash
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 500 g shelf-stable gnocchi
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 30 g walnuts
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella
- 50 g pancetta or prosciutto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
- On a baking tray, combine chopped butternut squash, sliced onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary.
- Roast for 30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Blend the roasted vegetables into a smooth purée, adding water if necessary.
- In a frying pan, cook pancetta until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same pan, combine purée, milk, and gnocchi; simmer for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in parmesan and lemon juice; top with mozzarella and grill until melted.
- Garnish with remaining pancetta, walnuts, black pepper, and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg