How to Make Gnocchi with Cream of Acorn Squash and Borgonzola Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a bowl of pillowy gnocchi, especially when it's drenched in a rich and creamy sauce. But what if we took things up a notch and added the sweet and nutty flavor of acorn squash to the mix? That's exactly what we're doing with this recipe for Gnocchi with Cream of Acorn Squash and Borgonzola Cheese. This dish is the epitome of comfort food – warm, indulgent, and full of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small acorn squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 4 ounces Borgonzola cheese, cut into small pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut acorn squash into quarters, remove seeds, brush with olive oil, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove squash from oven and scrape the flesh from the skins into a deep bowl. Discard the skins. Add butter, sage, and salt. Using a immersion blender, puree the squash.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove gnocchi from the water and place directly into the pureed squash. Add 1 or 2 ladlefuls of the hot cooking water. Toss lightly. Immediately divide onto 4 serving plates and dot with the Borgonzola cheese. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 815mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 206mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 495mg

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