Pin A cozy, comforting pasta dish featuring pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a luscious, creamy pumpkin sauce with aromatic sage—perfect for autumn evenings.
I first made this for a chilly fall night and was amazed at how the flavors blended perfectly and how quickly it came together.
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Ingredients
- Gnocchi & Vegetables: 500 g (18 oz) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade), 1 small yellow onion finely diced, 3 cloves garlic minced, 200 g (7 oz) baby spinach (optional)
- Sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 250 g (1 cup) canned pumpkin puree, 240 ml (1 cup) vegetable broth, 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream, 50 g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving, 1 tsp fresh sage finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried), 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Topping (optional): 8-10 fresh sage leaves, 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Step 2:
- Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3:
- Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, chopped sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4:
- Add gnocchi to the pan. Stir well cover and cook for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Step 5:
- If using spinach add it now and stir until wilted 1-2 minutes.
- Step 6:
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Step 7:
- For the crispy sage topping (optional) In a small skillet melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add fresh sage leaves and fry for about 1 minute until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
- Step 8:
- Serve the gnocchi hot topped with extra Parmesan and crispy sage leaves.
Pin My family loves gathering around this dish on cool nights sharing stories and savoring every bite.
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Notes
For a vegan version use plant-based cream and cheese alternatives.
Required Tools
Large skillet or Dutch oven (with lid), wooden spoon or spatula, small skillet for crispy sage (optional), knife and cutting board.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream butter Parmesan), Wheat (gnocchi may contain wheat). Double-check gnocchi packaging for possible egg or gluten content if allergies are a concern.
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