Description
A cozy and comforting fall dish featuring tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, velvety pumpkin sauce with wilted spinach. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, offering a delightful taste of autumn’s harvest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Gnocchi store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned (not pie filling)
- 1 cup Heavy 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
- 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, approximately 2-3 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it turns translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Stir until combined and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Season with freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix in the chopped spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Fold in the cooked gnocchi delicately, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
- Spoon the creamy pumpkin gnocchi into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Choose quality gnocchi for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- You can add cooked chicken, sausage, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Roasted Brussels sprouts or a simple arugula salad make great side dishes.
- 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