Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy Gnocchi with a luscious Pumpkin Sauce, topped with crispy pancetta and sage for a burst of flavor. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated
- 3 Tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/3 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup pasta water
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Tbsp chopped sage
- 16-20 oz Gnocchi
Additional Toppings:
- 4 oz pancetta
- 2 pieces of crispy sage or chopped sage leaves per plate
- Additional sea salt and pepper to taste
- Thyme leaves for topping
Instructions
- Gnocchi and Creamy Pumpkin Sauce: Heat salted water in a large pot. Sauté shallot in olive oil, then add garlic and butter. Whisk in cream, pumpkin, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir in cream cheese, thyme, and sage. Simmer. Cook gnocchi separately, add to sauce.
- Pancetta and Sage: Cook pancetta until crisp. In the same pan, cook sage in pancetta grease. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more pasta water if needed.
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
