Steps:
- For the squash:
- It is easier to dice the neck of the butternut squash uniformly than the bulb, which is important for this recipe. We use the remaining bulb for soup. Cut off and discard the stem end of the squash, then cut off the neck. Use a paring knife or sharp vegetable peeler to slice away the peel deep enough to reach the bright orange flesh of the squash. Trim the neck to straighten the sides, then cut it lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into 1/2-inch dice. (You need about 3 cups diced squash.) If you have less than 3 cups, peel the bulb of the squash, cut it in half, and scrape out the seeds. Trim and cut as much of the bulb as you need into 1/2-inch dice. Reserve the remaining squash for another use.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Heat a thin film of canola oil over medium heat in a skillet large enough to hold the squash in a single layer (or cook the squash in two batches). When the oil is hot, add the butter and brown it lightly. Add the squash, salt and pepper to taste, and the sage leaves. Cook, stirring the pieces to brown them on all sides, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender throughout. Reduce the heat as necessary to cook the squash and brown it lightly, without burning; the best way to see if the squash is fully cooked is to eat a piece. Drain the squash on one end of the paper towel-lined baking sheet and set aside the sage leaves for the garnish. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and set aside.
- For the mushrooms:
- Trim away the tough stems and cut the caps into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Heat a thin film of canola oil in the same skillet over high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the mushrooms and salt and sauté for about a minute. The mushrooms will absorb the oil and should not weep any liquid. Add the butter, shallots, thyme, and pepper, then toss and sauté until the mushrooms are thoroughly cooked, 3 to 4 minutes total. Drain the mushrooms on the paper towel-lined baking sheet. The gnocchi should be cooked in two skillets: Wipe out the mushroom skillet with paper towels and add a light coating of olive oil to it and to a second large skillet.
- To complete:
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to each skillet. When the butter has browned, divide the gnocchi between the two skillets and season to taste with salt and pepper. Once the gnocchi have begun to brown, shake and rotate the skillets, tossing the gnocchi so that they brown and crisp on all sides, about 2 1/2 minutes.
- Add the squash, mushrooms, and chives and heat just through. Spoon the gnocchi and vegetables onto serving plates and return one skillet to high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook until it is a rich brown, then quickly add the parsley to crackle for a few seconds. Standing back-the butter will spatter-add a squeeze of lemon half. Spoon the brown butter and herbs over the gnocchi and around the plates. Garnish with the reserved sage leaves.
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Riley Randolph
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The gnocchi was cooked perfectly, the mushrooms and butternut squash were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Toqeer Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.
Khalifa A.k.A
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, the mushrooms and butternut squash were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Sujal Rajput
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms and butternut squash were tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Purna Nand Joshi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, the mushrooms and butternut squash were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ken MacGillivray
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The gnocchi was also a little overcooked.
Sohug Sohug
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The butternut squash was actually really good in this dish. The gnocchi and mushrooms were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Khan Amjid
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used fresh mushrooms and butternut squash from my garden and the flavor was amazing. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly.
Robin Rittner
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms and butternut squash were tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Parbati Xettri
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of gnocchi, mushrooms, and butternut squash was perfect, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.