Pumpkin, Ricotta and Sage Gnocchi recipe

This homemade gnocchi is a fantastic way to show off in the kitchen! It's actually incredibly easy to make though and tastes delicious with just a simple butter and Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients:

• 400g pumpkin puree
• 250g ricotta cheese
• 200g plain flour
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp. chopped sage leaves
• 50g grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper

Method of Preparation:

1. Mix the pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan and sage leaves together. Season well.

2. Gradually work the flour into the mixture until you have a smooth dough.

3. Flour your work-surface and your hands. Divide the dough into quarters and then roll into long ropes. Cut the ropes into 2cm lengths and then press a fork into the back of them.

4. Leave the gnocchi to sit out on the surface for a couple of hours to dry out.

5. To cook, heat a pan of salted water until boiling and then drop the gnocchi in the water. Cook for 2 minutes or until they float to the surface. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and then serve.

Make a simple sauce by melting together 100g butter with 50g Parmesan. Season well with salt and pepper and sprinkle in 2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves.

This recipe serves four people.

Author: Laura Young

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