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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight for Cozy Autumn Evenings

Enjoy this creamy pumpkin gnocchi delight, a perfect comfort dish for autumn evenings with a blend of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound store-bought gnocchi or homemade gnocchi
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with coconut cream for vegan
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated, optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes optional
For the Greens
  • 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot, add gnocchi, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they float. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add Parmesan cheese, simmer for 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in spinach until wilted, then fold in cooked gnocchi. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
  5. Serve in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes, paired with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Sauces can be prepared ahead and stored for convenience.

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