Gnocchi WIth Butternut Squash & Brown Butter Sauce - NoRecipeRequired.com

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative with a unique flavor.

Slice bacon into lardons and sauté in a pan over medium-high heat until crispy, about 15 minutes.

Remove the bacon from the pan and drain the fat, setting it aside.

Peel and cube the butternut squash, using half to three-quarters of a cup for about four servings.

Heat olive oil in the pan and add the butternut squash, cooking for about 10 minutes.

Season the squash with salt and black pepper, tossing occasionally to ensure even cooking and caramelization.

After about 4-5 minutes, toss the squash again to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Check for tenderness by testing with a knife; continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes if needed.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a separate pan over medium heat until it begins to brown, stirring to prevent burning.

Add minced garlic (1-2 cloves) and 1/4 cup of shredded sage to the browned butter, cooking until fragrant.

Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, about 2 minutes, then add directly to the brown butter sauce.

Add the roasted butternut squash to the sauce and toss to combine.

Add the reserved bacon to the mixture, keeping it crispy by adding it at the end.

Grate parmesan cheese into the mixture to taste, tossing to combine before serving.

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