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One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage

This One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage delivers 30g protein and 653 calories per serving, combining protein and complex carbs in a single dish. Batch-preps 6 servings in quick stovetop time, making it efficient for lifters juggling multiple meals. Built for hitting both protein and calorie targets without resorting to plain chicken and rice.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Unsalted Butter(75g)
  • Sausage, Turkey, Italian(454g)
  • Squash, Butternut
  • Yellow Onion(240g)
  • Garlic(180g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Sage, Fresh(5g)
  • Nutmeg, Ground(1g)
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
  • Gnocchi, Potato, Store-Bought(454g)
  • Spinach(1200g)
  • Parmesan Cheese(60g)

    Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and foaming, add the Italian turkey sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate.
  2. 2Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the butternut squash and onion, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and golden brown, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. 3Add the garlic, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Pour in the chicken broth and add the gnocchi, stirring to coat. Increase heat to medium-high, cover the skillet, and cook until the gnocchi is just tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Uncover the skillet and stir in the cooked sausage. Add the spinach in handfuls, stirring until each addition wilts completely, about 2–3 minutes total. If a thinner sauce is desired, add more chicken broth.
  6. 6Remove from heat and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. 7Divide the gnocchi evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition — Per Serving

653

calories

30g

protein

39g

fat

Carbohydrates
72g
Saturated fat
8.0g
Sodium
1311 mg
Dietary fiber
7.8g

6 servings per batch · ~525g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage have per serving?

Each serving provides 30g of protein alongside 653 calories with a higher fat content of 39g and 72g carbs. The fat-to-protein ratio reflects the sausage component, making this a richer macronutrient profile.

How long does One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage take to prep?

This quick prep recipe yields 6 servings in a single skillet, maximizing efficiency for batch cooking multiple meals at once. One-skillet cooking minimizes cleanup while maintaining consistent macros across servings.

Is One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage good for muscle gain?

With 30g protein and 72g carbs per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain through carbohydrate intake for training energy and sustained protein delivery. The 653-calorie density makes it suitable for caloric surplus phases where carb timing matters.

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