Pumpkin Gnocchi without Dough

Pumpkin gnocchi without dough is a simple and delicious dish, perfect for those who love autumn flavors. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

• 600 g of cleaned pumpkin
• 200 g of flour (plus more for dusting)
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• Nutmeg to taste
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Begin by cooking the pumpkin. You can do this either in the oven or steamed until it becomes soft.
2. Mash the pumpkin until you get a smooth puree and let it cool down.
3. Add the Parmesan cheese, a pinch of nutmeg, and salt to the pumpkin. Mix well.
4. Gradually incorporate the flour, until you obtain a dough that can be handled without it sticking too much to your hands.
5. Dust a work surface with flour and take a small quantity of the pumpkin mixture.
6. Form “snakes” and cut them into small pieces about 2 centimeters long to create gnocchi.
7. If desired, you can give the gnocchi the classic ridged shape by rolling them over a fork or on a special gnocchi board.
8. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, which will take about 2-3 minutes. Gently drain them with a slotted spoon.
9. You can season the gnocchi with butter and sage or with the sauce of your choice.

Curiosity

This version of gnocchi is very practical since it does not require complex steps for making the dough. Pumpkin, with its soft and velvety texture, lends itself very well to the creation of gnocchi even without the addition of eggs, making the dish also suitable for those following a vegetarian diet.

Enjoy your meal and I hope you like this Italian version of pumpkin gnocchi without dough!