# 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 more 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.
02 - Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, chopped sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
04 - Add gnocchi to the pan. Stir well, cover, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are tender and sauce thickens.
05 - If using spinach, stir it in now and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
06 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
07 - In a small skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add fresh sage leaves and fry about 1 minute until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
08 - Plate gnocchi, garnish with extra Parmesan and crispy sage leaves for finishing.
