Description
Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce is a cozy fall-inspired dish featuring pillowy homemade gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter and crispy sage. Simple yet impressive, it’s perfect for weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (100% pure, not pie filling)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2–2 cups all-purpose flour (as needed)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8–10 fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin purée, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Gradually add flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Transfer to a floured surface. Roll into ropes about 1-inch thick and cut into bite-sized pieces. Optional: press with a fork to create ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 2–3 minutes, until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook 3–4 minutes until butter is golden brown and fragrant, and sage is crisp.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in brown butter.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Use just enough flour to make the dough workable—too much will make the gnocchi dense.
- Canned pumpkin works perfectly as long as it’s pure pumpkin.
- Add pancetta, bacon, or toasted nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- For a creamy variation, stir a splash of heavy cream into the brown butter sauce.
- Freeze uncooked gnocchi on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
