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Pumpkin Gnocchi

Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi: A Warm Hug

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Create cozy, homemade pumpkin gnocchi for a comforting autumn meal. This plant-based recipe is easy to make and can be shaped into fun pumpkin designs.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Drain pumpkin: If purée is too moist, press through a strainer or cheesecloth to remove excess water.
  2. Mix dough: Combine pumpkin, salt, nutmeg, and 1 cup flour. Stir until dough begins to form.
  3. Knead lightly: Add more flour gradually and knead on a floured surface until soft and slightly sticky. Avoid over-kneading.
  4. Shape: Divide dough into 4 portions. Roll each into ropes about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Design: Press with a fork for ridges or indent with a skewer for pumpkin shapes. Add a clove or seed as a “stem.”
  6. Boil: Drop gnocchi into salted boiling water. Cook 2–3 minutes, until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  7. Optional pan-fry: Sauté in olive oil or vegan butter until golden for crispy edges.
  8. Serve: Toss with sage butter, creamy vegan sauce, or olive oil and garlic.

Notes

  • Moisture control: Dry pumpkin purée makes better gnocchi—roasted pumpkin works best.
  • Flavor options: Add garlic powder, herbs, or pepper to the dough.
  • Shaping fun: Try ridges, pumpkins, or leaf shapes for festive presentations.
  • Storage: Refrigerate uncooked gnocchi up to 1 day or freeze raw gnocchi up to 2 months.
  • Cooking tip: Always test-cook one gnocchi to check dough consistency before boiling all.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: Estimated 250-300 kcal (will vary based on flour and serving size)
  • Sugar: Low
  • Sodium: Low
  • Fat: Low (depending on additions)
  • Saturated Fat: Very Low
  • Unsaturated Fat: Low
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Moderate
  • Fiber: Moderate
  • Protein: Low
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Find it online: https://www.recipesmolly.com/pumpkin-gnocchi-recipe/