Butternut Squash & Brown Butter Gnudi
Butternut Squash & Brown Butter Gnudi offers a delightful twist on comfort food, blending the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the nutty richness of brown butter. These pillowy dumplings are not only easy to prepare but also deliver restaurant-quality flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 gnudi (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash, roasted and pureed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for brown butter sauce)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh sage leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the butternut squash, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast cut-side down for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and nutty in aroma. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the roasted squash puree, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- With floured hands, roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place them on a floured surface.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; gently drop in gnudi and cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve drizzled with warm brown butter sauce and crispy sage leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 gnudi (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms or spinach into the gnudi mixture. You can freeze uncooked gnudi by arranging them on a baking sheet, then transferring them to an airtight container once firm.