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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight

A comforting vegetarian dish that combines creamy pumpkin sauce with gnocchi and vibrant spinach, perfect for cozy autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 pound Gnocchi store-bought or homemade
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned, not pie filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream is vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, use nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Greens
  • 3 cups Spinach fresh, roughly chopped
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Red Pepper Flakes optional
For Garnishing
  • Optional Garnishes fresh basil or parsley, additional grated Parmesan, toasted pine nuts

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight
  1. Gather your ingredients for the Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Delight. Chop spinach, dice onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the gnocchi for 2-3 minutes until they float. Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Fold the gnocchi into the creamy sauce, adding pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
  7. Serve the gnocchi in bowls, garnishing with Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 3 months.

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