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5 from 2 votes

Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi

This baked pumpkin gnocchi recipe is rich, hearty, and perfect for fall. It's easy to make, and topped with gooey, melty cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 32 ounces (907 g) gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons (42 g) salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) whole milk
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ cup (184 g) pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups (224 g) shredded mozzarella divided
  • 4 tablespoons (20 g) finely grated parmesan divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C)
  • Cook the gnocchi according to package directions in salted water.
    32 ounces gnocchi
  • In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and let it cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, letting it thicken slightly between additions. Once it’s all added, stir in the salt, pepper, and thyme, and let it simmer for 1 minute to thicken slightly.
    3 tablespoons salted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Whisk in the pumpkin puree, ¾ cups (84g) mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons (10g) parmesan. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
    3/4 cup pumpkin puree, ¾ cups shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan
  • Remove from heat. Toss the cooked gnocchi in the pumpkin sauce and pour into a 10” round baking dish/oven-safe skillet.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
    1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella, 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the the cheese is melted and browned.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 224 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 52 mg | Sodium: 596 mg | Potassium: 191 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g

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