# What You'll Need:
→ Gnocchi & Vegetables
01 - 18 oz potato gnocchi, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 7 oz baby spinach (optional)
→ Sauce
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
08 - 1 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
11 - 1 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
12 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Topping (optional)
14 - 8-10 fresh sage leaves
15 - 1 tbsp butter
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until melted and hot.
02 - Add diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Incorporate pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
04 - Add gnocchi to the sauce. Stir well, cover, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are tender and sauce thickens.
05 - Stir in baby spinach, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
06 - Taste and modify salt and pepper as desired.
07 - Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry fresh sage leaves for about 1 minute until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
08 - Plate gnocchi hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and crispy sage leaves if using.
