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Nicole Grace

Butternut Squash Dumplings with Sage Butter Sauce delight!

Delicious butternut squash dumplings served with a rich sage butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cubed butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly, then mash until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed butternut squash, 1 cup of flour, egg, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
  3. Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form the dumplings.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water in batches. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer to a plate.
  5. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter is golden and the sage is crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked dumplings to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the sage butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve warm, topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add cooked spinach or ricotta cheese to the dumpling filling for extra flavor and nutrition.

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