Description
Soft, pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich garlic butter pumpkin sauce with crispy sage and Parmesan a quick, comforting fall dinner bursting with cozy flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb potato gnocchi
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup pumpkin purée
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp nutmeg
4–5 fresh sage leaves
(optional) pinch of red pepper flakes or 2 tbsp white wine
Instructions
1. Cook gnocchi in salted water until they float; drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a skillet; add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add sage leaves; crisp for 30 seconds, then remove and reserve.
4. Stir in pumpkin purée and cream; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
5. Simmer 3–4 minutes, then add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
6. Add gnocchi to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
7. Serve topped with crispy sage, extra Parmesan, and black pepper.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin purée (not pie filling).
For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with white wine before adding pumpkin.
Add goat cheese or toasted walnuts for a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
Keywords: pumpkin gnocchi, garlic butter pasta, fall recipes, sage butter, vegetarian dinner, quick meals