Squash and Gnocchi Pasta
Lightly fluffy potato gnocchi are paired perfectly with butternut squash in this skillet sauced dinner. Enjoy it on it’s own or serve it as a unique side dish. For a heartier vegetarian dinner be sure to stir in some cooked chickpeas or your other favourite beans.
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Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups Butternut squash chopped (or pumpkin)
- 2 Shallots
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Broth low sodium
- 1/4 tsp Hot Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
- 2 cups Parsley chopped
- 1 pkg Potato Gnocchi (about 500g) fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp Asiago Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add squash, shallots and garlic; cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until shallots start to soften. Stir in broth and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until squash is tender but firm. Add pasta sauce and 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the parsley; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi for about 6 minutes or until tender throughout. Using slotted spoon or small sieve, scoop out gnocchi and add to the skillet with sauce. Stir gently to combine and sprinkle with cheese and remaining parsley before serving.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Squash and Gnocchi Pasta
Calories
360
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fibre
7
g
29
%
Sugars
15
g
17
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
745
mg
32
%
Vitamin A
8000
IU
160
%
Vitamin C
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
80
mg
8
%
Iron
2.7
mg
15
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards.