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.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

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

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!

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)