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Heavenly Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Walnuts


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and indulgent dish featuring pumpkin and ricotta gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter and topped with walnuts.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, and egg until combined.
  2. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overwork it.
  3. Shape the dough into small pieces to form the gnocchi.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  5. Add gnocchi to boiling water and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until browned and nutty.
  7. Toss the cooked gnocchi in the brown butter and add chopped walnuts.
  8. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute ricotta with cashew cream. For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free flour blend.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian