Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi 🎃🧈 | Simple and Tasty Autumn Recipe
Autumn is the perfect season to bring recipes with enveloping aromas and delicate flavors to the table. Among these, pumpkin gnocchi hold a place of honor: soft, light, and with a naturally sweet taste, they are ideal for family lunches or dinners with friends. 🍁
The pumpkin, the undisputed star of the garden in this season, is a versatile vegetable rich in beneficial properties. With just a few ingredients and a pinch of skill, you can create a genuine and refined first course, traditionally seasoned with butter and sage or with a delicate cheese-based sauce. 🧄🧀
🛒 Ingredients for 4 people
- 500 g of pumpkin pulp (weighed cooked)
- 100 g of flour
- 1 egg
- Butter, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
- Some sage leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Step-by-step Preparation
1. Preparing the pumpkin
- Clean the pumpkin by removing the skin and fibers, then cut it into slices about 1 cm thick.
- Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with another sheet, and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Let it cool slightly, then mash it with a potato ricer or fork.
2. Preparing the dough
- On a floured work surface, create a well with the flour, add the pumpkin puree, and begin to mix.
- Add the egg and continue to knead until you obtain a soft but not sticky dough.
- If necessary, add flour in moderation: too much will mask the delicate flavor of the pumpkin.
3. Shaping the gnocchi
- Form ropes and cut them into pieces the size of a hazelnut.
- Lightly flour them with flour and semolina, covering them with a cloth while you work.
4. Cooking and seasoning
- Cook the gnocchi in plenty of boiling salted water: they will be ready when they float to the surface (about 3 minutes).
- Drain them with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a pan with melted butter and sage leaves.
- Toss well with a sprinkling of Parmesan and a generous grind of black pepper.
🧀 Recommended Variation
You can also dress the gnocchi with a light cheese and herb cream, but avoid overly strong flavors so as not to overshadow the natural sweetness of the pumpkin.
✨ A perfect first course for autumn, easy to prepare, colorful, and full of flavor!
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📚 A recipe of autumn tradition, ideal for enhancing the pumpkins from the garden.
