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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi: A Cozy Fall Comfort Bowl

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi is a delightful, vegetarian dish celebrating fall's essence with comforting pumpkin and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound Gnocchi Store-bought (or homemade)
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned (not pie filling)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut cream
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated (plus extra for serving)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
For the Spinach
  • 3 cups Spinach Fresh, roughly chopped
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing aromatics
  • Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust according to heat preference

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi
  1. Gather all your ingredients, chop the fresh spinach, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil, add gnocchi, cook for 2-3 minutes until they float, then drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion for 5-7 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in pumpkin puree and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes. Add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add chopped spinach, stir for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Gently fold in gnocchi, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
  7. Serve in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking gnocchi and use pure pumpkin puree. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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