This should have posted four or five days ago, not sure what happened, but better late than never… An evening dinner out at a local restaurant inspired me to try and replicate its recipe for butternut squash gnocchi. After a trip to the grocery store, I was armed with a package of gnocchi and a fresh butternut squash. Squash has always been one of my favorite vegetables, so I often look for creative ways to use the funky shaped gourds.

While the recipe I selected as a guide turned out absolutely nothing like the restaurant version I was striving for, it is tasty enough to share and rounded out a lovely home cooked meal.

Butternut Squash Gnocchi

1 pound butternut squash
2 tbls. olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb. gnocchi
4 thick slices bacon
1-2 tbls. fresh minced parsley

Preheat the oven to 400º. Peel the squash and then cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Using a gallon ziploc bag, add squash, olive oil and seasonings. Seal and toss to coat. Roast in a single layer on a sheet pan until golden and tender, about 25 minutes. Read More