Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring gnocchi tossed in a rich pumpkin Alfredo sauce, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the pumpkin puree and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Alfredo Gnocchi, Fall Recipes, Comfort Food