Pumpkin gnocchi

With few seasonal ingredients you can easily create a dish which will be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Pumpkin gnocchi are a variation of the more usual potato gnocchi; the addition of pumpkin provides an inviting colour and a mild taste that goes well with a delicate sauce of melted butter, sage and Parmesan. Don’t give in to the temptation to add too much flour: even if the dough is very soft to work with, once cooked the gnocchi will take on plenty of texture and simply melt in your mouth! The perfect way to eat vegetables, even for children, these gnocchi will delight your palate and are just right for a dinner party!

Prepare all the ingredients. Boil the potatoes in salted water and mash while still hot. Combine the pumpkin mash with the mashed potatoes and add a pinch of salt. Add the flour. Mix until the mixture is soft but workable. If necessary add more flour, but not too much, just enough to form of small cylinders of the mixture. Once the cylinders are made, cut them into small dough squares using a knife. Slide the squares of dough over the grater to create gnocchi, and leave them to rest on a tray covered with a clean cloth. Melt the butter in a pan together with the sage. Boil the gnocchi in salted water and drain after a few minutes. Season the gnocchi with the melted butter, sage and parmesan. Serve hot.