Maple and Brown Butter Gnocchi

Maple and Brown Butter Gnocchi

#Vegetarian #Comfort Food #Pasta #Seasonal #Quick

🥘 Ingredients

  • brussels sprouts
    1 lb
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • butternut squash
    1 lb
  • gnocchi
    1 box
  • maple syrup
    2 tbsp
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • sage
    1 bunch

🍳 Cookware

  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss butternut squash on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil and ½ tbsp maple syrup (we’ll use more later). Season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until lightly browned ⏱️ 20 minutes .
    butternut squash: 1 lb, olive oil: 3 tbsp, maple syrup: 2 tbsp
  2. 2
    Trim brussels sprouts , then cut in half through stem ends. Slice halves crosswise into thin ribbons. Pick and thinly slice enough sage leaves from stems to give you 1 tbsp.
    brussels sprouts: 1 lb, sage: 1 bunch
  3. 3
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprouts and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until softened and starting to brown ⏱️ 3 minutes . Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. 4
    Once water is boiling, add gnocchi to pot. Cook until tender and floating ⏱️ 3 minutes , then drain.
    gnocchi: 1 box
  5. 5
    While gnocchi cooks, add 2 tbsp butter and remaining ½ tbsp maple syrup to pan used for brussels sprouts over medium-high heat (you will have some syrup left over). Once butter is melted, add sliced sage and cook, stirring, until butter begins to brown and smells nutty ⏱️ 2 minutes . Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
    butter: 2 tbsp
  6. 6
    Toss roasted squash and brussels sprouts into pan with sauce. Gently stir in gnocchi, then season with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls and serve.