Description
Creamy pumpkin gnocchi is a comforting autumn dish that combines tender gnocchi with a rich pumpkin sauce, perfectly spiced and topped with Parmesan. This easy-to-make recipe brings the warmth of fall to your table, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound store-bought gnocchi
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add grated Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Toss cooked gnocchi into the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg