Can’t get enough gnocchi? Take a look at our Chorizo Gnocchi with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. It seems that every week when I stock up on groceries, a giant butternut squash always finds its way into my trolley! Not that I mind of course. What I really love about squash is while it has all qualities and benefits of a nutritious vegetable. But it also can pass off as “meat” in stews and curries or when blended as “cream” in pasta dishes. And although squash has a distinctive taste of its own, it’s also a bit of a chameleon and takes on flavours that surround it. Did I say enough in praise of squash? One more thing…It’s so affordable! A single squash can go a long way to creating a hearty meal on a budget.
Why you’ll love it
This recipe is an all-around winner. Soft and slightly chewy This is an affiliate link.potato gnocchi smothered in creamy butternut squash sauce, seasoned with rosemary, garlic and Parmesan cheese. I’ve also topped my butternut squash gnocchi with just a light sprinkling of fried chorizo strips to balance out the sweet and rich flavour of the sauce with savoury, smoky and spicy taste of the cured sausage.
How to prepare butternut squash for cooking
Butternut squash is known for being difficult to prepare. It’s tough skin and flesh makes it hard to peel and and cut. Not to mention it takes a while to cook! My best tip for dealing with butternut squash is using very sharp vegetable peeler and knife. Or better yet buy it prepared aka peeled and cubed in your local supermarket. It costs a bit more but sometimes it’s worth it to pay for convenience. There is a trick to cooking it faster. Just sliced it thinly and cook covered until soft. It takes about 20-25 minutes! What we are after is creamy, silky smooth butternut squash sauce that will fool you into thinking you are eating the most indulgent pasta dish in the best restaurant in town. When in reality this butternut squash gnocchi recipe is definitely on the healthier side! Wait… can you say “creamy” when there is no actual cream involved? Either way it’s a soothing, “end-of-a-long-day” kinda dish.
