Description
Indulge in the crispy, savory goodness of this fall-inspired dish. Crisp gnocchi, tender roast pumpkin, and nutty brown butter come together in a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests with a taste of Italian-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
Roast Pumpkin:
- 2 cups peeled and cubed pumpkin (such as butternut or sugar pumpkin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Brown Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6–8 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
To Garnish:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional toasted pine nuts or walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and roast pumpkin: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Cook the gnocchi: Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float to the top. Drain well.
- Make brown butter sauce: Melt butter in a skillet until golden brown. Add sage and garlic, then remove garlic cloves.
- Crisp the gnocchi: Add gnocchi to skillet and cook until crispy. Add roasted pumpkin and toss everything in the brown butter.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan and garnish with nuts. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra depth, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a simple arugula salad or sautéed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
