Delicata Squash Gnocchi

Ingredients

Yield:

5-6 servings

• • 2 lb Delicata Squash
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • 2 Onions
  • 3 Clove Garlic
  • 2 oz Olive Oil
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour (You may need more or less depending on the squash moisture)

Preparation

Difficulty:

Medium

Time:

2 HoursPreparation time

Total Time:

2.15 Hours

1. 1. Peel the squash, remove the seeds and cut in 1 inch cubes.
   2. In a heavy bottomed pan, begin to stir fry the squash cubes at medium heat with a good splash of olive oil.
   3. Peel and chop the onions and the garlic.
   4. When the squash has softened, add the onions and the garlic to the pan and continue to fry for a few minutes. Turn off the heat when the onions begin to brown.
   5. Transfer the squash mixture to a blender and purée to a smooth paste. Return the mixture to a non stick pan and gently continue to cook at low heat for another 5 minutes.
   6. Begin adding flour to it, little by little, stirring constantly using a wooden spoon. When the texture is considerably thicker, about the consistency of stiff mashed potatoes, add the whole egg and then rest of the flour.
   7. Mix well and turn off the heat and allow to cool for about 5-10 minutes. With 2 spoons dipped in water, make small balls of the squash dough mixture and drop into salted boiling water.
   8. Cook for 4 minutes, drain in a colander and panfry with your favorite ingredients, like chorizo, sage and walnuts or just a simple brown butter.
   9. Top with your favorite cheese.