Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of The BEST Butternut Squash Gnocchi. This homemade gnocchi recipe features roasted butternut squash blended with garlic, resulting in a creamy and savory dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with crispy pancetta and fresh mozzarella, it’s a delightful fusion of American and Italian cuisines. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this hearty meal will warm your soul and impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g shelf-stable gnocchi
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ball of fresh mozzarella (torn into pieces)
- 50 g pancetta or prosciutto (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh rosemary (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180ºC.
- On a baking tray, combine butternut squash, garlic, and olive oil; roast for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Blend roasted vegetables into a smooth purée.
- In a frying pan, cook pancetta until crispy; set aside.
- In the same pan, add the purée, milk, and water; stir in gnocchi and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice; top with mozzarella.
- Broil briefly until mozzarella melts; garnish with pancetta before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg