In this video, you’ll see how to make homemade gnocchi with butternut squash and mascarpone cheese. Chef John will show you a simple way to prep your ... See morebutternut squash in the microwave! Of course, you can roast your squash in the oven if you like, but for this recipe, the microwave is a quicker and easier way to go. You’ll also see a two-spoon scoop-and-push method to add the dumplings to boiling water. You’ll finish off the gnocchi by browning them in butter until golden brown on the outside and creamy and tender in the center. Serve these with a little sprinkling of the butter sauce and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Watch the video, then get the recipe for Chef John’s Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Gnocchi.