Description
Learn how to make delicious Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce at home. This comforting dish features homemade pumpkin gnocchi tossed in a savory sage butter sauce that’s perfect for fall.
Ingredients
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Gnocchi:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Sage Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Additional grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Gnocchi: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, drained ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Divide, shape, and cook gnocchi in boiling water.
- Sage Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add sage leaves and cook until golden. Toss cooked gnocchi in the sauce, season, and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 20 minutes before shaping.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
