Description
This Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi recipe combines tender homemade gnocchi infused with pumpkin puree and ricotta cheese, served in a luscious butter and Parmesan cream sauce with a touch of fresh sage. It’s a cozy, flavorful fall-inspired dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Gnocchi Dough
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
Sauce & Garnish
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add flour: Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Knead dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until smooth.
- Shape dough ropes: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cut gnocchi: Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi. Lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Boil gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi, cooking in batches if necessary, until they float to the surface (about 3-4 minutes).
- Drain gnocchi: Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
- Prepare sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble.
- Cook gnocchi in butter: Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, cooking until they are lightly golden on each side.
- Add cream and cheese: Reduce heat to low; add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is creamy and coats the gnocchi evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh sage leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor.
- Dust the work surface and gnocchi pieces well with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cook gnocchi in batches to avoid overcrowding the boiling water.
- Fresh sage adds a wonderful aroma and taste but can be substituted with thyme if unavailable.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality Parmesan cheese and unsalted butter.
