Description
Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sauce is a cozy fall-inspired dish made with pillowy pumpkin gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter and crispy sage. It’s elegant yet simple, with rich seasonal flavors that make it perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
2 cups pumpkin puree (well-drained if watery)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, ricotta, egg, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces to form gnocchi.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until butter browns and turns fragrant.
- Toss cooked gnocchi in the brown butter sauce.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan.
Notes
Drain pumpkin puree to prevent overly soft dough.
For spice, add red pepper flakes to the butter.
Add mushrooms or sausage for a heartier meal.
Use plant-based ricotta and omit egg for a vegan version.
Freeze uncooked gnocchi on a tray, then store in containers or bags for later cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
