Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Delightful Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- to taste salt salt
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 15 leaves fresh sage
- for serving grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 ½ cups of flour, mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until manageable but still soft.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into four portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about ½ inch thick. Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi.
- To shape the gnocchi, you can use the tines of a fork. Press each piece gently while rolling it off the fork to create ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches; they are done when they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter starts to foam and the sage becomes crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sage butter. Cook for an additional minute to allow them to absorb the flavors.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few extra sage leaves for garnish.
💡 Chef's Notes
Adjust the amount of flour based on the moisture of the pumpkin puree.