Vegetarian Gnocchi with Squash and Kale

My husband’s grandmother makes extremely delicious comfort food here, nothing fancy. the traditional tuna casserole with potato chips on top.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 medium butternut squash, diced
  2. 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  3. 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  4. 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
  5. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  6. ½ pound kale, chopped
  7. ¼ cup vegetable broth
  8. ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place squash in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic powder. Spread onto a rimmed baking pan.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
  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.
  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.
  6. Cook gnocchi according to individual package instructions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 302 kcal
Carbohydrate 43 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Protein 7 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Sodium 152 mg
Sugars 5 g
Fat 14 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

 

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