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Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake

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  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Description

This Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake is the ultimate autumn comfort dish. With pillowy gnocchi, tender roasted pumpkin, creamy blue or goat cheese, and a golden cheesy crust, it’s both cozy and indulgent. Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch, while crispy sage brings aromatic depth. Whether baked in the oven or air fryer, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is quick, satisfying, and perfect for chilly fall evenings.

Ingredients

350 g pumpkin, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes

500 g gnocchi

50 g blue cheese or soft goat cheese

6 g sage leaves

400 ml vegetable stock

¼ cup single cream (or plant-based cream alternative)

50 g mozzarella or cheddar cheese

30 g pecans

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Air Fryer Method
  2. Preheat air fryer to 170 °C. Place pumpkin cubes in the basket or a baking dish with 100 ml vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes until softened.
  3. Add remaining stock, then nestle gnocchi among the pumpkin. Crumble cheese over, pour in cream, and mix gently.
  4. Increase temperature to 220 °C and air fry for 12 minutes until bubbling.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar and pecans on top. Cook for 2 more minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  6. Toss sage leaves in oil, scatter on top, and air fry 1 minute until crispy.
  7. Oven Method
  8. Preheat oven to 180 °C. In an ovenproof dish, combine pumpkin cubes, 100 ml vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until softened.
  9. Add remaining stock, gnocchi, crumbled cheese, and cream. Stir gently.
  10. Increase heat to 220 °C and bake for 10–15 minutes until bubbling.
  11. Top with mozzarella or cheddar and pecans. Roast 2–3 minutes until golden.

  12. Drizzle sage leaves with oil, scatter on top, and roast for 1 more minute until crispy.

Notes

  • Swap blue cheese for goat cheese or omit for a milder flavor.
  • Try walnuts or hazelnuts instead of pecans.
  • Add spinach or kale instead of sage for extra greens.
  • Use butternut squash in place of pumpkin.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasdishes.com/the-best-cheesy-pumpkin-gnocchi-bake/