Description
A delicious and comforting fall recipe featuring creamy pumpkin gnocchi, fresh spinach, and savory Italian sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute Italian sausage with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach and Italian Sausage