Description
Savor the comforting warmth of creamy pumpkin gnocchi, perfect for chilly evenings. This dish features pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich pumpkin sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will transport you straight to an Italian trattoria. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in pumpkin puree.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream, then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat through.
- Toss cooked gnocchi into the sauce until evenly coated. If using spinach, add it now and stir until wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg