Description
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi is the perfect autumn comfort dish combining soft, pillowy gnocchi with a rich and velvety pumpkin cream sauce. This elegant yet simple recipe blends seasonal pumpkin puree, aromatic garlic and shallots, fragrant sage, and nutty parmesan cheese to create a warming, flavorful meal ideal for cozy fall evenings or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi
- Store-bought or homemade potato gnocchi (around 1 lb / 450 g)
Sauce
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6–8 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Finely chop shallots and garlic. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook the gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi directly into the skillet with the aromatics.
- Add pumpkin and cream: Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and sage leaves. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, allowing it to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate cheese and seasoning: Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Serve warm: Remove sage leaves if preferred, then plate the gnocchi immediately. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs for an inviting presentation.
Notes
- Choose the right gnocchi: Fresh gnocchi provides the best tender texture, but good quality frozen or store-bought works well.
- Always salt the water for cooking gnocchi to season from within.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid overly sweet or spiced flavors.
- Keep sauce consistency silky by stirring regularly and adjusting cream as needed.
- Fresh herbs added at the end brighten and complement the creamy richness perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg