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Gnocchi with Pumpkin Cream, Artichokes, and Almonds

17/11/2023

Gnocchi with pumpkin cream, artichokes, and almonds is a delicious dish that can bring warmth and color to your table. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 500 g of potato gnocchi
  • 400 g of cleaned pumpkin
  • 4 artichokes
  • 50 g of peeled almonds
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 100 ml of cooking cream
  • Extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
  • Salt and pepper (as needed)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (as needed)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Start by cutting the pumpkin into small cubes and cook it in the oven at 180 °C or in a pan with a drizzle of oil, salt, and a little water, until it becomes soft. Then blend it with an immersion blender until you get a smooth cream. If necessary, add a little water to achieve the desired consistency.
  2. In the meantime, clean the artichokes by removing the tougher outer leaves and cutting away the spiny tips. Cut them into wedges and immerse them in acidulated water with lemon juice to prevent them from blackening.
  3. In a pan, sauté a clove of garlic with extra virgin olive oil, add the drained artichokes and cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Lightly toast the almonds in a non-stick pan until they become golden, then chop them coarsely.
  5. Cook the gnocchi in a pot with plenty of salted water following the time indicated on the package. Gently lift them out with a slotted spoon as soon as they float to the surface and transfer them to the pan with the artichokes.
  6. Add the pumpkin cream to the gnocchi and artichokes, adjust salt if necessary, and mix well to flavor the gnocchi.
  7. Add the cooking cream and let it all flavor for a few minutes over low heat, stirring gently.
  8. Serve the gnocchi hot, garnishing the dish with toasted almonds, a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley to add a touch of freshness.

Curiosity

This dish combines the sweetness of the pumpkin with the stronger flavor of the artichokes, while the toasted almonds add an interesting contrast of texture. The gnocchi with their soft texture lend themselves wonderfully to be enveloped in creamy sauces, like the pumpkin cream in this recipe. If you love stronger flavors, you can add a touch of chili pepper while sautéing the garlic for the artichokes.