Butternut Squash Gnocchi (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Step 1

Heat oven to 425° F. Toss butternut squash and potato with 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet along with the minced garlic. Place in oven and roast until vegetables are pierced easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.**NOTE: alternatively to save a little time, you can use frozen butternut squash, but I do recommend fresh.

Step 2

Attach KitchenAid® Metal Food Grinder Attachment with fine grinding plate to Stand Mixer. Position mixer bowl under attachment. Turn mixer to speed 4 and grind squash, potato and garlic. Remove food grinder and attach flat beater and mixer bowl to mixer. Add ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and remaining salt to squash-potato mixture. Turn to Stir speed and gradually add flour, ¼ cup at a time, until dough holds together and is almost smooth. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is sticky.**NOTE: if you don't have a KitchenAid mixer or metal food grinder, you can still make this recipe using a hand blender

Step 3

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times. Divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each portion of dough into a ½-inch thick rope. Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4

Cover and let rest in refrigerator 45 minutes- 1 hour (optional).

Step 5

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook gnocchi in batches for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep gnocchi from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Gnocchi is cooked when it floats to the surface.

Step 6

Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon, drain in a colander, and transfer to a baking sheet in a single layer. Repeat with remaining gnocchi. I cooked all the gnocchi in 2 batches.

Step 7

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Add red pepper flakes and sage. Cook until butter begins to turn golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add cooked gnocchi to skillet and toss. Season with sea salt and black pepper, if desired. Continue to cook the gnocchi, tossing occassionally until all the butter is soaked up and the gnocchi is nice and crispy on the outside.

Step 9

Serve immediately with fresh sage leaves and remaining vegan Parmesan cheese.