Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi With Italian Sausage
(from Zina D’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user desert.rose32
Categories: Sides
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 2 (17.5-oz.) packages gnocchi
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage (about 4 links)
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 c. pumpkin puree
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus for serving
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Directions
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package instructions. Drain.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until seared and just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
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Wipe skillet clean. In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sage and tomato paste and stir to combine. Whisk in broth and pumpkin puree; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, slice sausage into coins and return to skillet along with gnocchi. Stir in Parmesan and cream and cook, tossing, until gnocchi is coated in sauce, about 2 minutes.
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Stir in nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan, parsley, and a few grinds of pepper.