Gnocchi with Squash, Kale, and Carrots

If you are craving a big bowl of pasta, this is a good healthy alternative. It is a colorful dish loaded with yummy veggies.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and pepper

1 1/4 cups vegetable broth

1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
3 carrots, chopped

1 package potato gnocchi

3/4 cup romano or parm

1. melt 1 tablespoon butter in large ovenproof skillet. add carrots and cook for 3 min. Add squash and cook, stirring, for about 8 min. Add garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt, cook 2 more min.

2.Preheat broiler. Add the broth and simmer. Add kale and cook cover for 3-4 min. Add gnocchi, stirring to coat for 5 min. Uncover and stir in 1/4 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle remaining cheese and transfer to the broiler to cook until bubbly, about 3 min.