Vegetarian Gnocchi with Squash and Kale
This is a delightful late summer or fall dish. Veggies and gnocchi - how can you go wrong? It was loved by my wife and myself. It's especially good if you make your own gnocchi - we did and followed the recipe for ricotta gnocchi on this website.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1medium butternut squash, diced
- 3tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1tablespoon garlic powder
- 1(16 ounce) package gnocchi
- 2cloves garlic, chopped
- ½pound kale, chopped
- ¼cup vegetable broth
- ¼cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Step 2
Place squash in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic powder. Spread onto a rimmed baking pan.Step 3
Roast in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.Step 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.Step 5
Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan or work over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add kale and vegetable broth, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and continue to saute kale until wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in gnocchi, squash, and Parmesan cheese.