The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi
If you’re searching for a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction, The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi is the answer. This creamy, flavorful meal combines roasted butternut squash and garlic with crispy turkey, creating a rich sauce that will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice cooks to master. With wholesome ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 yellow onion (finely sliced)
- 500 g shelf-stable gnocchi
- 50 g parmesan (grated)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 75 ml milk
- 50 g turkey strips (chopped)
- 30 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
- Place butternut squash, onion, and garlic on a baking tray; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary.
- Roast for about 30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Blend roasted vegetables into a smooth purée.
- In a frying pan, cook turkey strips until crispy; set aside.
- In the same pan, combine butternut squash purée, water, milk, and gnocchi; simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice; mix in half of the turkey.
- Top with torn mozzarella; grill for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve garnished with remaining turkey strips, walnuts, and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg