Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Gnocchi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Gnocchi
Servings: 12
Lunch

This Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Gnocchi is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Chef John See how to make homemade gnocchi with butternut squash and mascarpone.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butternut squash
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

  1. Trim stem and cut butternut squash in half lengthwise. Place in a microwave-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to cool. Discard skin and set squash aside.
  2. Whisk mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in butternut squash until blended.
  3. Whisk in 1/2 cup flour until just incorporated. Whisk in remaining 1/2 cup flour, stirring until flour just disappears. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  5. Melt about 1/3 of the butter in large nonstick skillet; remove from heat.
  6. Scoop out approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons of the butternut squash dough with a spoon. Using a second spoon, push the dough off the first spoon and into the boiling water. Repeat with remaining dough, working in batches of 12 to 15 gnocchi at a time. When a gnocchi rise to the surface, cook for 1 additional minute, then transfer with a slotted spoon to the melted butter in the skillet.
  7. Place the skillet over medium-high heat; cook gnocchi until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Turn gnocchi over and stir in sage leaves. Cook until second side is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate and drizzle with browned butter from the skillet. Garnish with 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Gnocchi recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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