Crispy Gnocchi and Sausage with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce
Crispy Gnocchi and Sausage with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce is a cozy dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This delightful recipe features crispy gnocchi paired with savory sausage, enveloped in a rich and creamy pumpkin sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick-to-prepare meal will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its harmonious blend of flavors and comforting textures, it promises to be a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound chicken or turkey sausage (casings removed)
- 3 large shallots (or 1 onion, finely chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3/4 cup dry apple vinegar
- 2 cups canned pumpkin (unsweetened)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- In a large skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sausage until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add shallots, garlic, sage leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar, scraping up any bits from the pan. Stir in pumpkin and stock until well combined.
- Mix in mascarpone cheese over low heat until melted.
- In another skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat and crisp the gnocchi until golden brown on each side. Serve immediately with the creamy pumpkin sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg