Mushroom & Butternut Squash Gnocchi Recipe

Name: Mushroom & Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package porcini and truffle gnocchi, cooked according to package instructions; 2 tbsp Melchiorri Porcini Mushroom Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup butternut squash, diced; 4 tbsp butter, unsalted; 6 sage leaves; 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Freshly grated parmesan, for serving

Savor this speedy 30-minute meal featuring porcini and truffle gnocchi, a harmonious blend of earthy flavors and rich textures.

By Swarnika Prakash | @swarnika

● Prep time: 10 min.
● Cook time: 20 min.
● Total time: 30 min.
● Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 package porcini and truffle gnocchi, cooked according to package instructions
2 tbsp Melchiorri Porcini Mushroom Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup butternut squash, diced
4 tbsp butter, unsalted
6 sage leaves
1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Freshly grated parmesan, for serving"

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté sliced mushrooms until they brown. Sprinkle salt and transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

In the same pan, heat another tbsp of olive oil and add in butternut squash. Sprinkle salt and cook until butternut squash is softened. Transfer to a bowl and keep aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, melt 4 tbsp butter. Add chopped walnuts and sage. Cook for 30 seconds, until the sage starts to crisp.

Step 4

Add cooked gnocchi and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes, and then add sautéed mushrooms and butternut squash. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add pepper and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt. Serve with a generous grating of fresh parmesan.