Description
Silky pumpkin gnocchi celebrates autumn’s warmth with Italian-inspired comfort. Pillowy potato dumplings dance with sage brown butter, inviting seasonal joy to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 cups (90 grams) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook gnocchi for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface, then drain and set aside, keeping 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour pumpkin puree into the skillet, stirring in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, infusing the flavors and developing a rich consistency.
- Sprinkle nutmeg, salt, and pepper into the sauce, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Incorporate chopped spinach, stirring until leaves wilt and blend seamlessly into the creamy mixture.
- Gently fold cooked gnocchi into the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- If sauce appears too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired silkiness.
- Transfer the creamy pumpkin gnocchi into serving bowls, garnishing with additional Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Notes
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to create a dairy-free version that’s equally rich and creamy.
- Toast pine nuts or pumpkin seeds and sprinkle on top for added crunch and nutty flavor that complements the soft gnocchi texture.
- Choose store-bought or homemade gnocchi depending on time constraints, ensuring they’re fresh for the best taste and texture.
- Reserve pasta water strategically to control sauce consistency, adding gradually to prevent over-thinning the luxurious pumpkin sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg