Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake, where tender gnocchi meets creamy pumpkin and savory cheese. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, inviting everyone to share in its warm embrace. With minimal prep and a rich flavor that balances sweet and savory, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz store-bought potato gnocchi
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen spinach)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and pumpkin puree until well combined. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Gently fold in cooked gnocchi until coated in the creamy mixture.
- Pour everything into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg