Description
Indulge in a warm, comforting bowl of Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Italian Sausage, a perfect dish for cozy evenings and festive gatherings. This delightful recipe combines tender gnocchi with a rich pumpkin sauce, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant spinach for a nutritious yet elegant meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Whether served as a main course or paired with a light salad and crusty bread, this dish brings the essence of fall right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned; remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Reduce heat to medium-low; mix in pumpkin puree, cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stir in cooked gnocchi and spinach until well coated and spinach is wilted.
- Add the sausage back to the skillet; toss everything together until heated through.
- Serve immediately with optional parsley or basil garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (260g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg