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Handmade Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Peter

Handmade Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Russet potatoes, skinon medium, skin on
  • 1 ½ cup Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend plus more for the counter top
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 butternut squash large
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs large, Omega-3

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Add the potatoes to a pot filled with cold water.
  3. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. To see when potatoes are cooked, test with a skewer or fork. It should be tender
  5. . Drain potatoes and leave to cool.
  6. Meanwhile, cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
  7. Place the squash in a roasting pan.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Roast the squash in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
  10. Remove the squash from the oven and allow to cool.
  11. Next, scoop the squash out of the skin and place in a blender.
  12. Sprinkle with fresh nutmeg. Pulse until pureed. Set aside.
  13. Peel the potatoes. Throw away the skins.
  14. Place potatoes in a large bowl and mash well.
  15. Press through a potato ricer to remove lumps.
  16. Add the squash puree into the potatoes ¼ cup add a time to add colour.
  17. In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the salt.
  18. Sprinkle in Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend.
  19. Add potato and squash mixture.Mix until a dough forms.
  20. Divide the dough into three equal rounds.
  21. Roll each round into a series of ropes about 1 inch wide.
  22. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to make gnocchi.
  23. Dust a fork with a bit of Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend.
  24. Press fork gently on each side on the gnocchi to mark.
  25. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  26. Add the gnocchi and cook 3-4 minutes.
  27. Strain before serving with your favourite sauce.
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