- The gnocchi turned to mush, why?
- You overcooked it. Gnocchi is done very quickly: as soon as it floats to the top of the water, remove it immediately. Do not let it soak!
Butternut squash gnocchi with roasted vegetables
This dish is the saviour of lazy evenings, yet it looks like you spent hours on it. The trick lies in the textures: soft, boiled gnocchi and sweet roasted squash are tossed with vegetables that have been pan-fried until crisp. Finally, Parmesan and fresh basil tie the flavours together into a well-rounded whole.
Ingredients
500
g
Gnocchi (ready-made or homemade)
300
g
Butternut Squash (cleaned)
1
pc
Courgette
1
pc
Bell pepper
2
cloves
Garlic
3
tbsp
Olive oil
1
handful
Fresh basil
1
tsp
Salt
0.5
tsp
Pepper
50
g
Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray for the squash
- Large pot for gnocchi
- Large frying pan
- Colander
Allergen Information
Gluten
Milk (Parmesan)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the butternut squash into small, 1.5-2 cm cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and roast for 20-25 minutes until soft and golden brown.
Tip: The smaller you cut it, the faster it cooks, and it fits better with the size of the gnocchi.
2
✓
Meanwhile, dice the courgette and pepper. In a frying pan with 1 tbsp oil, fry them over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until they get some colour but stay crisp.
Tip: Don't steam, but sauté, so they don't get watery.
3
✓
Add the crushed garlic to the vegetables and fry for another 1 minute.
4
✓
Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water. As soon as they rise to the surface (approx. 2-3 minutes), drain them.
5
✓
Tip the drained gnocchi and the roasted squash into the pan with the vegetables. Add another 1 tbsp olive oil and toss gently to warm through.
Tip: The goal here is just to let the flavours meld.
6
✓
Serve sprinkled with torn basil and grated cheese.
Tip: The essential oils of the hot food release the scent of the basil.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Gnocchi (ready-made or homemade)
- 300 g Butternut Squash (cleaned)
- 1 pc Courgette
- 1 pc Bell pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 handful Fresh basil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Pepper
- 50 g Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)