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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

  1. Add the chopped bacon to a medium frying pan; cook over medium heat until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the bacon and gnocchi to the pan with the sauce.
  6. 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