Pumpkin gnocchi with spinach

Preparation time: 30 min.
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There's never enough pumpkin. We try to use it whenever we can. This time we zoned in on gnocchi – we used a juicy pumpkin for the dough, and the result is a simple, quick, nutritious, and delicious dish! Let's try it together.

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Nutrition (1 serving) 1 plate

  • 590 kcal
  • 84,6 g carbohydrates
  • 17,2 g fats
  • 21,5 g protein
Per 3 portions

Per 3 portions

Gnocchi:
  • 250 g pumpkin puree
  • 300 g plain flour
  • 50 g parmesan
  • 1 yolk
  • pinch nutmeg
  • salt
  • pepper
To serve:
  • 150 g spinach leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, Parmesan, a pinch of grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.

  2. Gradually add the flour until you have soft but non‑sticky dough.

  3. On a floured surface, divide the dough into several pieces and roll each one out into a long rope, approx 2cm in diameter.

  4. Chop the cylinder into small pieces, about 2cm big and score them, using a fork.
  5. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi. Cook them until they float to the surface – about 2‑3 minutes – and then remove them with a slotted spoon.

  6. Heat olive oil and butter in a deep pan over medium heat.

  7. Add the chopped garlic and fry fr a bit, until it turns golden brown. Add the spinach and saute.

  8. Add the cooked gnocchi and fry them for a minute, until they start to turn golden.

  9. Season with salt and pepper and mix.

  10. Serve it sprinkled with the remaining Parmesan and your favourite herbs.

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