Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi in Brown Butter Sauce, a delightful dish that captures the essence of autumn. This recipe features tender homemade gnocchi made with creamy pumpkin and fragrant sage, all enveloped in a rich brown butter sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is both simple and elegant, sure to impress your guests. With its warm and nutty profile, it’s a heartwarming meal that celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed pumpkin
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed pumpkin, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms and knead gently on a floured surface until smooth.
- Divide the dough into four pieces and roll each into ropes about ½ inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces and create ridges with a fork.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add gnocchi and cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown; add sage leaves until crispy (about 1-2 minutes), then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi in the brown butter sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg