Description
A cozy and comforting fall dish featuring tender gnocchi in a rich, velvety pumpkin sauce with fresh spinach. This Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal or special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned, 100% pure)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or coconut milk for vegan)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated (plus extra for serving, or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat)
- 3 cups Spinach, fresh, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix in the chopped spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked gnocchi. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
- Serve the creamy pumpkin gnocchi hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality gnocchi.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Ensure pumpkin puree is 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
- For a vegan version, use coconut milk and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg