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.

Gnocchi Di Zucca Alla Mantovana Con Burro E Salvia (mantuan Pumpkin Gnocchi With Sage Butter)

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

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pumpkin and potato until tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. Mash the cooked pumpkin and potato together in a large bowl. Add the egg, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the sage butter.
  8. 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