Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake, an ultimate comfort food that combines creamy textures and rich flavors. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Featuring tender gnocchi enveloped in a luscious pumpkin and cheese sauce, this bake is topped with crispy sage and crunchy pecans for added excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350g pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 500g gnocchi
- 50g blue cheese or soft goat's cheese
- 6g sage leaves
- 400ml vegetable stock
- ¼ cup single dairy cream
- 50g mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 30g pecans
Instructions
- Peel and dice the pumpkin into small cubes for even cooking.
- Boil the gnocchi in a large pot until they float (about 2-3 minutes), then drain.
- In a frying pan, sauté the sage leaves in a drizzle of oil until crispy (about 2 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked gnocchi, diced pumpkin, vegetable stock, cream, blue cheese (or goat's cheese), and half the mozzarella or cheddar. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and chopped pecans.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg