Gnocchi with Squash, Kale and Sausage
Full of flavor and 30 minutes to make, this gnocchi with squash, kale and sausage will have you licking your plate clean.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small butternut squash, cubed peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 4-5 cups chopped baby kale
- 1 17.5 oz package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven broiler.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the butternut squash to skillet and cook for approximately 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Squash should be soft and golden.
- Add garlic, sage and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth to skillet and when it starts to simmer stir in kale.
- Cook about 2-3 minutes.
- Add gnocchi, stirring to coat. Cover with a lid and cook about 5 minutes.
- Remove lid and add in cooked Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Place mixture into a baking dish and top with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Place in oven under broiler and cook until golden and bubbly, about 4-5 minutes.
Notes
You can also use mild Italian sausage or omit the sausage completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 1222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 27015IU | Vitamin C: 126.6mg | Calcium: 485mg | Iron: 3.3mg