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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake with Sage & Pecans


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  • Author: Chef sara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy, creamy gnocchi bake made with roasted pumpkin, rich cream, tangy cheese, and crispy sage. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for fall comfort food cravings.


Ingredients

350g pumpkin, peeled and cubed

500g gnocchi

50g blue cheese or goat’s cheese

6g fresh sage leaves

400ml vegetable stock

¼ cup single cream

50g mozzarella or cheddar cheese

30g pecans

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Air Fryer Method

  1. Add pumpkin + 100ml stock to basket. Season. Air fry at 170°C for 15 min.

  2. Add remaining stock, gnocchi, cheese, and cream. Mix. Air fry at 220°C for 12 min.

  3. Top with mozzarella + pecans. Air fry 2 min.

  4. Add oiled sage leaves. Air fry 1 min.

Oven Method

  1. Roast pumpkin + 100ml stock at 180°C for 20 min.

  2. Add remaining stock, gnocchi, cheese, and cream. Bake at 220°C for 10–15 min.

  3. Top with mozzarella + pecans. Bake 2–3 min.

  4. Add oiled sage leaves. Bake 1 min.

Notes

  • Use butternut squash as a pumpkin alternative
  • Swap blue cheese for milder options like mozzarella or goat cheese
  • Add chicken or pancetta for a meaty twist
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer or Oven
  • Cuisine: Modern European