Description
This homemade pumpkin gnocchi recipe is a comforting and elegant dish, featuring pillowy soft gnocchi paired with a rich, nutty butter sage sauce. Perfect for fall dinners or seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 10–12 fresh sage leaves
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Cracked black pepper and additional Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the gnocchi dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, egg yolks, and Parmesan. Mix until smooth. Gradually add the flour, salt, and nutmeg, stirring until a soft dough forms. It should be slightly sticky but hold together. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the gnocchi dense.
- Shape the gnocchi: Lightly flour your work surface. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope about ½ inch thick. Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces to form your gnocchi. For an authentic look, use a fork to press ridges onto each piece.
- Cook the gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Drop the gnocchi in batches, stirring occasionally. When they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes), they’re done. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Prepare the butter sage sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once it starts to foam, add the sage leaves. Cook until the butter turns golden brown and the sage leaves are crispy (about 3-4 minutes). Season with a pinch of salt.
- Toss and serve: Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat each piece in the buttery sage sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Plate and garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with cracked black pepper and additional Parmesan.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh.
- You can substitute the ricotta with cream cheese for a different flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg