Description
A smooth, creamy pumpkin sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and sage — the perfect autumn pairing for pillowy gnocchi. Cozy, quick, and full of fall flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4–6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or a drizzle of honey for balance
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until it starts to foam. Add garlic and sage; sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin and cream: Stir in pumpkin purée, cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce slightly thickens.
- Toss with gnocchi: Add cooked gnocchi directly to the sauce and stir gently to coat. Serve warm with extra Parmesan and sage on top.
Notes
- For extra depth, brown the butter before adding garlic and sage.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Works beautifully with other pasta shapes, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Sauce / Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
