Creamy Butternut Squash, Spinach Gnocchi | Vegetarian Dishes

Ingredients

• 2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup half & half
• 6 cups baby spinach, stems removed
• 1 lb potato gnocchi
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 3/4 cup fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated