Creamy Sausage and Gnocchi Skillet

A cozy and comforting one-skillet meal, this dish combines pillowy potato gnocchi with savory Italian sausage in a uniquely creamy butternut squash and thyme sauce.

Ingredients

• 6 oz (170g) Italian sausage, sliced
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 oz (140g) potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120g) butternut squash puree
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage slices for about 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the uncooked gnocchi, heavy cream, and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the butternut squash puree and minced garlic. Continue to cook for about 3 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!