Think gnocchi are too time-consuming to make during the week? Think again! These rustic dumplings get their super-soft texture from a combination of pumpkin, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese that comes together quickly in the food processor. The gnocchi cook up fast thanks to this awesome hack: Instead of tediously rolling the dough by hand, pipe it directly from a pastry bag into the boiling water, using a piece of butcher twine tied across the pot to "cut" the dough into pieces.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Vegetarian Dinner Pumpkin Pasta Squash Fall Ricotta Broccoli Pine Nut No Meat, No Problem
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Using a knife or garlic press, finely chop 2 garlic cloves. Pulse chopped garlic, egg yolks, pumpkin, ricotta, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a food processor, scraping down sides if needed, until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour and pulse just to combine, about 15 seconds. Transfer pumpkin mixture to pastry bag fitted with 1" round tip or a large resealable plastic bag. Chill at least 10 minutes.
- Cook broccolini in a 6-8-qt. pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, 3-5 minutes. Using a spider or tongs, transfer to a colander to drain. Reserve water in pot.
- Smash remaining 4 garlic cloves with the side of a knife. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until butter turns caramel-brown and smells nutty and garlic is toasted, about 5 minutes. Pour all but 3 Tbsp. butter into a small bowl.
- Add squash to remaining brown butter in skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until squash begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and 1/3 cup water; cover pan and cook until squash begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and squash is tender and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
- Bring reserved water to a simmer. Tie a long enough piece of butcher's twine onto handles of pot so that it stretches tightly across top of pot. If using a resealable plastic bag, cut a 1" opening in 1 corner. Working in 3 batches, pipe dough into pot, using twine to cut off 1/2" lengths and letting dough drop into water. Cook gnocchi until cooked through and puffed, 4-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a greased sheet tray. Repeat with remaining dough, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-high, tossing often, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, return reserved garlic and 5 Tbsp. brown butter to skillet. Add broccolini and cook, stirring, until coated. Add reserved 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid and simmer until a thin sauce forms, about 1 minute; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
- Divide vegetables and gnocchi among bowls and spoon remaining sauce from pan over gnocchi. Top with pine nuts and 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan.
- Do Ahead
- Gnocchi dough can be made 1 day ahead; cover pastry tip and chill.
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Minali Imasha
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. The gnocchi was the perfect texture and the brown butter sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Los Mal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the brown butter sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again!
Moyna Islam
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the brown butter sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
oana fratoiu
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly, though.
Jill Magee
[email protected]I was looking for a new gnocchi recipe and this one caught my eye. The ricotta pumpkin gnocchi was delicious and the brown butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again!
Maitlab MBmb
[email protected]This was my first time making gnocchi and it turned out great! The ricotta pumpkin gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the brown butter sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
heba alkirbee
[email protected]I love pumpkin and was excited to try this recipe. The gnocchi was a bit too soft for my taste, but the flavor was good. The brown butter sauce was delicious and really made the dish. Overall, I enjoyed this recipe and would make it again with a few
KEKO ALEX
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the brown butter sauce was rich and decadent. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Mazhar Shahzada
[email protected]I'm a big fan of gnocchi and this recipe did not disappoint. The ricotta pumpkin gnocchi was soft and pillowy, and the brown butter sauce was incredibly flavorful. I especially enjoyed the crispy sage leaves on top. This dish is a definite keeper!
Iulian G
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. The gnocchi turned out perfectly and the brown butter sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra garlic and Parmesan cheese to taste. My family loved it!
Ahmed Hannatu
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but the ricotta and brown butter really balanced out the flavor. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Nobody Nobody
[email protected]This ricotta pumpkin gnocchi was an absolute delight! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, with a delicate pumpkin flavor. The brown butter sauce was rich and nutty, and the crispy sage leaves added a lovely finishing touch. I will definitely be making