Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Whiskey Cream Sauce

These tiny melt-in-your-mouth pillows of heaven are a simple act of giving.

Gnocchi shows anyone you serve them to, that they are special. They are worth your time and effort. Not because you want something from them, but because you love them!

I can’t think of another pasta that offers such sublime flavor and delicate texture as Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Whiskey Cream Sauce. The Whiskey Cream Sauce is spectacular in its own right.

Silky. Robust. A perfect coating for the most luxurious of pastas! Make Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Whiskey Cream Sauce for someone you love, just because. (But give yourself ample time to prepare it!)

Ingredients:

• 1 small butternut squash, about 1 pound
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish