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Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi

Soft, pillowy potato gnocchi smothered in a savory pumpkin sage cream sauce. The ultimate fall comfort food... ready in 20 minutes or less!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces raw bacon chopped
  • 16 ounces gnocchi
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage minced
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • Add the chopped bacon to a medium frying pan; cook over medium heat until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Add the gnocchi to the frying pan with the bacon grease; cook over medium heat until the gnocchi gets plump and starts to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and chopped onion to the same frying pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the minced garlic and sage and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add the bacon and gnocchi to the pan with the sauce.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts as desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Use ravioli, tortellini or any other type of pasta you enjoy
  • Substitute prosciutto or pancetta for bacon
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce
  • Use whole sage leaves instead of minced sage
  • Substitute walnuts or chopped almonds for pine nuts

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g