Savory Squash & Spinach Gnocchi: Comfort in Every Bite Recipe
Enjoy comforting and hearty Savory Squash & Spinach Gnocchi, a perfect autumn dish combining creamy butternut squash sauce with fresh spinach and tender gnocchi for a delicious Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prepare the base sauce: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, frying for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add and soften squash: Add the frozen butternut squash chunks to the pan and continue to fry for another 5 minutes until the squash begins to soften.
- Simmer with stock: Pour in the vegetable stock, cover the pan, and allow the mixture to cook for 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender and cooked through.
- Blend the sauce: Transfer the cooked squash mixture to a blender and blend with the single cream and two-thirds of the grated cheese until the sauce is thick, smooth, and creamy.
- Sauté the spinach: In the same pan, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the ready-washed spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted and vibrant green.
- Combine sauce and spinach: Stir the creamy squash sauce and wilted spinach together thoroughly, incorporating flavors evenly.
- Cook the 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 done.
- Mix gnocchi with sauce: Drain the gnocchi and immediately stir them into the prepared squash and spinach sauce to ensure they are well coated.
- Serve: Plate the gnocchi and garnish with the remaining grated cheese and freshly cracked black pepper for a finishing touch.
Notes
- For optimal freshness and texture, store cooked gnocchi and sauce separately if freezing.
- Add fresh basil as a garnish to elevate the flavor profile.
- Use a good quality vegetarian hard cheese to maintain authentic Italian taste.
- Ensure to rinse and drain frozen butternut squash well to avoid excess water diluting the sauce.
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