Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake (Ready-to-Print Version)

Creamy baked gnocchi with pumpkin, goat cheese, and sage for a comforting main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Aromatics

01 - 3 garlic cloves
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce Components

03 - 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée
04 - 1½ cups vegetable broth
05 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt

→ Main Ingredients

11 - 1 package (16 ounces) gnocchi
12 - 4 ounces goat cheese
13 - 2 teaspoons fresh sage, thinly sliced (about 5 medium leaves)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Mince garlic cloves. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
03 - Add pumpkin purée and vegetable broth to skillet; stir until smooth. Incorporate chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cover and bring to a vigorous simmer, maintaining constant bubbling. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
04 - Remove ½ cup of the thickened sauce and blend with Greek yogurt in a small bowl. Return mixture to skillet and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
06 - Transfer cooked gnocchi and sauce to a 9x9 inch baking dish. Dot with goat cheese and sprinkle sliced sage on top. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and heated through.

# Handy Tips:

01 - For larger gatherings, double the ingredients and use a 9x13 inch baking dish.