Pumpkin gnocchi with a creamy spinach sauce is a delightful and comforting dish that combines homemade pumpkin gnocchi with a creamy and flavorful spinach sauce. Here’s a recipe for this delicious meal:
Ingredients:
For the pumpkin gnocchi:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the creamy spinach sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, flour, salt, and ground nutmeg. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and form a soft dough.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it gently for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each portion into a long rope, about ½ inch in diameter.
- Cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces, around 1 inch long.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Remove the cooked gnocchi with a slotted spoon and set them aside.
- In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pumpkin gnocchi to the skillet with the spinach sauce. Gently toss the gnocchi in the sauce until they are well coated.
- Serve the pumpkin gnocchi with creamy spinach sauce hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
