I used to like the Gnocchi. But from I tried this one with pumpkin instead of the potatoes i have to said I never ate the original ones anymore.
Ingredients:
1 cup ricotta
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
3 ½ cups flour
3 teaspoons sage minced
¼ cup butter unsalted
Method
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, pumpkin puree, eggs, parmesan and salt.
Add 2 cups of flour and mix well by hand. Then add another 1 ½ cup of flour and mix again. Shape the dough into a large log and cover with a damp towel.
In a large pot bring salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the gnocchi.
Spread some flour on your working surface. Shape small portions of the dough into long snakes. Then cut the roll into ½ inch thick rounds. Dust the gnocchi with a little bit flour and using one finger push the gnocchi up onto the tines of a fork. Repeat this method until all the gnocchi are done. Then place in the boiling water and cook until the gnocchi are floating. Drain, place on a sheet and drizzle with a little bit olive oil.
In a frying pan, heat the butter over medium high heat. Add the gnocchi and cook for about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sage and serve.
