Northern Italian Pumpkin Gnocchi With Sage Butter

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Delicious Northern Italian Pumpkin Gnocchi recipe with sage butter

Northern Italian Pumpkin Gnocchi With Sage Butter

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

Fat

22g

Northern Italian Pumpkin Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dish that is loved all over the world. Made with pumpkin, potatoes and flour, it has a vibrant orange hue and a delicious, savory flavor. This recipe adds parmesan cheese and sage butter for an even richer taste. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with friends or family, this dish is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4 and roast the pumpkin for 25-30 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
2.	Mash the pumpkin and potatoes together with a potato masher or fork.
3.	Add egg, flour and half the grated parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
4.	Divide the dough into 3-4 portions and roll each portion into thin logs.
5.	Cut the logs into small pieces and press each piece gently with a fork to create ridges.
6.	Boil a large pot of water and add salt. Drop in the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface.
7.	Drain the gnocchi and keep warm. In a separate pan, heat butter until melted and add sage leaves. When the butter turns golden brown, remove from heat.
8.	Pour the sage butter over the warm gnocchi and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
9.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This Northern Italian Pumpkin Gnocchi recipe is easy to make, combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and parmesan cheese, and is perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those with gluten or dairy intolerance, and may be too rich for those on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pumpkin is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Sage is rich in antioxidants and may improve brain function. However, this dish also contains butter and parmesan cheese, which are high in saturated fat and should be consumed in moderation.

	750 g pumpkin ( Hokkaido or Butternut , deseeded )
	200 g potatoes ( cooked and mashed )
	100 g flour
	2 eggs
	100 g parmesan cheese ( grated and split in two portions )
	3 -4 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons sage ( roughly chopped )
	salt and pepper