Ingredients
• 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ lb (225g) Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
• ½ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• ¾ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions (usually 2–3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté 4–5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and crumbled sausage. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, cream, nutmeg, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Gently fold in cooked gnocchi and warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
✨ Serve immediately while hot and creamy—great with a side salad or crusty bread!
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins , Cook Time : 20 mins , Total Time : 30 mins , Servings : 4 , Calories : 420 , Net Carbs: 28g , Fats: 24g , Protein: 18g