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Close-up of Brown Butter Sage Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake in a baking dish, garnished with sage and thyme.

Brown Butter Sage Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake

A simple and flavorful gnocchi bake featuring brown butter, sage, and pumpkin.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi Bake
  • 1 lb gnocchi store-bought or homemade
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 10-12 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter begins to brown and the sage leaves are crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the sage leaves from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the gnocchi to the skillet with the brown butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until the gnocchi are evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the gnocchi mixture to a baking dish.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  7. Garnish with the reserved crisp sage leaves before serving.

Notes

You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for extra warmth. For a richer flavor, use a combination of Parmesan and Gruyere cheese.

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