Description
Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake is a comforting dish that combines fluffy gnocchi with a creamy pumpkin sauce, topped with gooey cheese. This delightful bake not only warms your kitchen with its rich aroma but also brings joy to any gathering. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies or proteins. Each bite promises an extraordinary flavor experience, making it a must-try for fall celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or fresh)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant and add spinach until wilted.
- In the same skillet, combine pumpkin puree and heavy cream; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Fold cooked gnocchi into the creamy mixture until well coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg