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Savory Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi Recipe with Roasted Butternut Squash

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A cozy and comforting gnocchi dish featuring pillowy gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter and crisp sage, combined with sweet roasted butternut squash. Perfect for fall and winter dinners, quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups/450 g)
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • 12–15 fresh sage leaves, whole
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender with caramelized edges.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi in batches and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  4. Add fresh sage leaves to the browned butter and fry until crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add cooked gnocchi and roasted butternut squash to the skillet. Toss gently to coat evenly in the brown butter sage sauce, allowing gnocchi to develop a light golden crust in places.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use labeled gluten-free gnocchi or homemade potato gnocchi without wheat flour. To make vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast. Roast squash a day ahead to deepen flavor. Avoid overcooking gnocchi to maintain pillowy texture. If sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of gnocchi cooking water to loosen.

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Keywords: gnocchi, brown butter, sage, roasted butternut squash, fall recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, quick meal

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