Description
Irresistible Butternut Squash Sausage and Kale Gnocchi Skillet is a warm, comforting dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With its delightful combination of sweet butternut squash, savory sausage, and hearty kale, this skillet meal fills your home with inviting aromas and offers an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for cozy nights or autumn gatherings, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 8 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by peeling and dicing the butternut squash. Chop the kale and slice the sausage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the sausage to the skillet, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in butternut squash and pour in vegetable broth. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Remove lid, add kale and gnocchi, cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until kale wilts.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg