Pumpkin Gnocchi Sausage (Printable Version)
Creamy gnocchi made with pumpkin, cooked sausage, and a touch of parmesan. The ultimate comforting meal for crisp fall evenings.
# What You’ll Need:
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1 Tbsp butter, unsalted.
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1 pound mild Italian sausage, ground.
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1 large shallot, thinly sliced.
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1.5 cups chicken stock.
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1 cup pumpkin puree, from a can.
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs.
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1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground.
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1/2 tsp salt, more if needed.
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1/2 tsp black pepper, adjustable to taste.
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1 cup heavy cream, whipped.
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
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3 sage leaves, minced, plus extras for topping.
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3 cups kale, chopped and stems removed.
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1 pound uncooked gnocchi.
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Parmesan cheese, extra grated for garnish.
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Fresh thyme, optional garnish.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat butter in a skillet on medium-high. Toss in the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks for 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in the shallots and garlic. Cook for around 1–2 minutes, until the smell of garlic fills the air.
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Pour in chicken stock, pumpkin puree, Italian herbs, nutmeg, salt, pepper, cream, grated parmesan, and the minced sage. Let it boil gently.
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Stir in the gnocchi and kale. Cover and cook for about 3–5 minutes, until the gnocchi is soft.
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Dish it out right away, and add extra sage, parmesan, or fresh thyme to decorate if you'd like.
# Additional Notes:
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Creamy pumpkin sausage gnocchi is the ultimate cozy meal for cooler weather.
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Feel free to swap out the kale for spinach if that's more your thing.