I really enjoy making pastas by hand, and have a fondness in my heart for gnocchi in particular. Gnocchi isn’t for everyone. BD hates it and thinks it has the texture of slugs. Having never eaten slugs, I can’t imagine why he picked this, but… more for me! Gnocchi are essentially little dumplings, and most typically, they are made with potatoes. I have also made or eaten gnocchi made with ricotta cheese, red beets, pumpkin, and plums. I’m sure there are many more varieties that I have yet to try, and I’m always looking out for new gnocchi opportunities.
Last week, I had butternut squash leftover from when I made the winter vegetable soup and one night I started to roast it, thinking I’d just eat it with some sunflower seeds and spices. But once I started roasting it, I decided I was really in the mood for something a little more substantial. Luckily, gnocchi comes together very easily. Continue reading ‘Butternut Squash Gnocchi’
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