Description
Vegan Pumpkin Gnocchi in Sage Sauce is a cozy, plant-based dish made with tender pumpkin gnocchi and a fragrant, buttery sage sauce. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, and full of autumn flavor—perfect for a comforting, elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour (as needed)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for dough and sautéing)
- 10–12 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface, divide into sections, and roll into ropes about ¾ inch thick.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces and optionally shape using a fork for ridges.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi in batches. Once they float, cook for 1–2 minutes more, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a skillet, heat plant-based butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add sage leaves and sauté until crisp and aromatic (2–3 minutes).
- Optional: Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add boiled gnocchi to skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden and coated in sauce.
- Season with black pepper and top with nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a sweet, dense pumpkin like kabocha for best results.
- Don’t overwork the dough; mix until just combined.
- Adjust flour amount based on moisture in pumpkin puree.
- Freeze uncooked gnocchi for up to 2 months; boil directly from frozen.
- Pan-fry after boiling for a crispier finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
