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Broccoli and Butternut Squash Alfredo Gnocchi
with toasted Parmesan panko
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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24 oz. Gnocchi
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8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 4 oz. Broccoli Florets
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2 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) bP8Q5vqz
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs68g
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Fat22g
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Protein14g
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Sodium1260mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start Butternut Squash and Sear Gnocchi
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 tsp. olive oil and butternut squash.
Microwave uncovered until slightly tender, 5-8 minutes.Carefully remove bowl from microwave.While squash microwaves, place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add gnocchi to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner and transfer gnocchi to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add broccoli and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 2-4 minutes.Uncover and add microwaved butternut squash and minced garlic and parsley. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce
Transfer gnocchi to hot pan with vegetables. Add cream base, butter, garlic salt, a pinch of pepper, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for panko). Stir often until combined and sauce has slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.While sauce cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Parmesan Panko and Finish Dish
Return pan used to sear gnocchi to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add panko to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden-brown and toasted, 30-60 seconds.
Remove from burner. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool, 3 minutes.After 3 minutes, stir in remaining Parmesan and red pepper flakes (to taste). Set aside.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping gnocchi mixture with Parmesan panko. Bon appétit!
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