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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi That Tastes Like Fall Bliss

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi
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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi is a cozy autumn comfort food featuring homemade pumpkin and ricotta gnocchi in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, topped with crispy sage leaves. It’s the perfect fall pasta dinner idea that’s both indulgent and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (well-drained)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh sage leaves (for garnish and crisping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, ricotta, egg yolk, Parmesan, salt, nutmeg, and flour. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  2. Lightly flour a surface, divide the dough into 4 pieces, and roll each into a rope. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, press each piece with a fork for traditional gnocchi ridges.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches until they float, about 2–3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  4. In a hot skillet, melt butter and sauté the gnocchi until golden and crispy on the edges. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring gently until a creamy sauce forms.
  5. In a separate small pan, crisp sage leaves in butter until slightly curled and dark green. Garnish gnocchi with extra Parmesan and crispy sage. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Ensure ricotta is well-drained to avoid overly wet dough.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melting.
  • The gnocchi can be frozen before boiling for quick future meals.
  • Adjust cream and cheese amounts for desired sauce thickness.

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Find it online: https://www.tastydelishrecipes.com/creamy-pumpkin-gnocchi-recipe-for-fall-dinners/