Recipe for Pumpkin gnocchi with brown butter and sage from Now We're Cookin's "Cookin' at the Market" cookbook celebrating local produce and local chefs.

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Pumpkin Gnocchi
with Brown Butter, Sage, and Parmesan Cheese
Serves 4 - 6
1 ½ lbs
½ Cup
2
¼ Cup
¼ Tsp.
1/8 Tsp.
1 Tsp.
Pinch
1 ½- 2 Cups
Idaho potatoes, scrubbed and boiled
Pumpkin purée
Eggs
Parmesan Cheese finely grated
Cinnamon
Ground Allspice
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
Flour
½ lb.
2 Tbsp.
½ Cup
Unsalted butter
Fresh Sage Leaves, minced
Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Peel potatoes while still hot then pass through ricer or food mill. Allow to cool before
proceeding. Add the pumpkin purée, cheese, egg, cinnamon, allspice, salt and
pepper and mix well. Gradually add in enough flour to form a smooth but slightly
sticky dough. Briefly knead the dough to incorporate the flour, being careful not to
overwork.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and place on a lightly floured work surface. Roll
each piece into a long rope about ½ inch in diameter, adding flour to the surface if
needed to keep the dough from sticking. Slice the ropes into pieces ½ inch wide.
Holding 1 piece at a time, roll the tines of the fork against the dough until light
indentations are formed. Repeat with each piece of dough, setting formed gnocchi
on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
When ready to serve, place the gnocchi in the boiling water and cooking for 2 -3
minutes. Once they have risen to the top, remove cooked gnocchi with a slotted
spoon or skimmer and set aside briefly while making the sauce.
Heat a skillet over high heat, then add the butter when the pan is very hot. Let
butter sit undisturbed until it is almost melted and outside edges have begun to
caramelize. Quickly swirl the skillet and add minced sage. Let cook for 30 seconds
longer, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add Gnocchi to the skillet, toss with
sauce and serve immediately. Sprinkle with parmesan.
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