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Savory Squash & Spinach Gnocchi: Comfort in Every Bite Recipe

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Savor the comforting flavors of this Savory Squash & Spinach Gnocchi, a hearty and healthy Italian-inspired pasta dish perfect for autumn. Creamy butternut squash sauce blends beautifully with tender spinach and soft gnocchi, creating a delicious meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

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For the Sauce

  • 2.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 500 grams frozen butternut squash chunks
  • 150 milliliters vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons single cream
  • 40 grams Italian vegetarian hard cheese, grated

For the Gnocchi

  • 235 grams ready-washed spinach
  • 500 grams gnocchi di patate

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onion and garlic, frying for about 5 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
  2. Cook Butternut Squash: Add the frozen butternut squash chunks to the pan and continue frying for another 5 minutes to begin softening the squash.
  3. Simmer with Stock: Pour in the vegetable stock, cover the pan, and cook for 10 minutes or until the squash is tender and cooked through.
  4. Blend Sauce: Transfer the cooked squash mixture to a blender. Add the single cream and two-thirds of the grated cheese, then blend until thick, smooth, and creamy.
  5. Wilt Spinach: In the same sauté pan, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the ready-washed spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender.
  6. Combine Sauce and Spinach: Mix the creamy butternut squash sauce with the wilted spinach in the sauté pan, stirring gently to combine evenly.
  7. Cook Gnocchi: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook for about 2 minutes or until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked.
  8. Mix Gnocchi and Sauce: Drain the gnocchi thoroughly and stir them into the creamy squash and spinach sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  9. Serve: Plate the gnocchi and sauce mixture and garnish with the remaining grated cheese and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Notes

  • For optimal freshness, store gnocchi and sauce separately if freezing.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves for an extra burst of flavor.

Keywords: savory squash gnocchi, spinach gnocchi, butternut squash sauce, vegetarian pasta, Italian comfort food, autumn recipes

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