Cozy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Sausage
A warm and comforting dish featuring potato gnocchi, pumpkin puree, fresh spinach, and crumbled sausage, perfect for autumn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 pound sausage (Italian or preferred type), crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, crumble your sausage into the pan and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add spinach. Once the sausage is cooked, toss in the fresh spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Incorporate pumpkin and cream. Add the pumpkin puree and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring well. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- Season to perfection. Sprinkle in thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook the gnocchi. Boil the gnocchi according to package instructions, usually for 2-3 minutes until they float. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them into the skillet.
- Combine and serve! Toss the gnocchi in the sauce until coated and let everything heat for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. This dish can be complemented with a light salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, gnocchi, autumn recipes, comfort food, family meals
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