Gnocchi Di Zucca Alla Mantovana Con Burro E Salvia (mantuan Pumpkin Gnocchi With Sage Butter)
Gnocchi di Zucca alla Mantovana con Burro e Salvia, or Mantuan Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter, is a traditional dish from the Lombard cuisine, specifically from the city of Mantua. This dish features delicate pillows of gnocchi made with pumpkin and served with a flavorful sage butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 500g pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 300g potato, peeled and diced
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 100g unsalted butter
- Fresh sage leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pumpkin and potato until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Mash the cooked pumpkin and potato together in a large bowl. Add the egg, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into long ropes, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Use a fork to create ridges on each gnocchi.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter turns golden and the sage becomes crispy.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the sage butter.
- Serve the gnocchi with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Skillet Slotted spoon
Tools
Fork Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Gnocchi di Zucca alla Mantovana with a side of fresh salad and a glass of white wine.
Tips & tricks
Be gentle when mixing and shaping the gnocchi to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
Cost
$10