Description
Craving comfort in a bowl? This Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi is rich, velvety, and bursting with cozy fall flavor. Soft potato gnocchi are tossed in a luscious pumpkin cream sauce with garlic, parmesan, and hints of nutmeg and sage. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta recipes, or easy food ideas that feel gourmet, this dish hits every note. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, holiday menus, or even a surprise weeknight treat.
Ingredients
1 pound gnocchi
1 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, nutmeg, sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–6 minutes.
3. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain when they float to the top.
4. Add gnocchi to the pumpkin sauce. Gently stir to coat and heat through.
5. Mix in parmesan cheese until melted. Fold in spinach if using, until wilted.
6. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy gnocchi, pumpkin gnocchi, quick dinner, comfort food, fall recipes