Description
This comforting Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake combines tender cubes of roasted pumpkin with pillowy gnocchi, creamy cheeses, crunchy pecans, and crispy sage leaves. Perfectly cooked in either an air fryer or oven, this dish is a delightful autumnal meal that’s easy to prepare and bursting with rich, hearty flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 350g pumpkin, peeled and diced into bite-sized cubes
- 500g gnocchi
- 50g blue cheese or soft goat’s cheese
- 6g sage leaves
- 400ml vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup single dairy cream
- 50g mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 30g pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin: Dice the pumpkin into small cubes roughly 2cm wide. This size ensures the pumpkin cooks thoroughly within the required time.
- Initial Cooking of Pumpkin: For air frying, combine the diced pumpkin with 100ml vegetable stock, salt, and pepper in your air fryer basket or a baking dish suitable for the air fryer. Air fry at 170°C for 15 minutes until the pumpkin is just tender but still offers some resistance when pierced. If using the oven, preheat to 180°C and roast the pumpkin with 100ml vegetable stock, salt, and pepper in an ovenproof dish for 20 minutes until similarly tender.
- Add Gnocchi and Cream: Add the remaining vegetable stock to the basket or dish. Nestle the gnocchi around the pumpkin. Crumble the blue or goat’s cheese over everything and pour the dairy cream on top. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
- Main Cooking Step: Air fry at 220°C for 12 minutes until the gnocchi and pumpkin are fully cooked and the mixture is bubbling. In the oven, roast at 220°C for 10-15 minutes to achieve the same result.
- Add Toppings and Finish Cooking: Sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar cheese and pecans over the bake. Continue air frying for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden, or roast in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Crisp the Sage Leaves: Toss the sage leaves in a small drizzle of oil, scatter them over the dish, and air fry or roast for another minute until the sage turns crisp and aromatic.
Notes
- Tip: For an added savory touch, drape slices of ham (such as Serrano, Parma, or Speck) over the pumpkin before air frying to crisp. Crumble the crisped ham over the bake before serving.
- The cook times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; watch closely and adjust as needed.
- Ensure pumpkin cubes are not larger than 2cm to guarantee even cooking within the stated time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. one third of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
