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Crispy Gnocchi and Sausage with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

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Crispy Gnocchi and Sausage with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce is a cozy and sumptuous dish that beautifully captures the flavors of Fall. This recipe features perfectly crispy gnocchi paired with savory sausage, all enveloped in a rich and creamy pumpkin sauce. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With warm spices and seasonal ingredients, this delightful meal will impress your family and friends while providing comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided, plus more as needed)
  • 1 12 to 18 ounce package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
  • 1 pound chicken or turkey sausage (casings removed if links)
  • 8 – 10 fresh sage leaves + 1 tablespoon chopped sage
  • 3 large shallots (or 1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup))
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 5 garlic cloves (minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons))
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup dry apple vinegar
  • 2 cups (15oz can) canned pumpkin (unsweetened)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese or heavy cream)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) and separate any stuck-together gnocchi.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add half of the olive oil. Once hot, sauté the sausage until fully browned.
  3. Add shallots, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; sauté until shallots are soft.
  4. Deglaze the pan with apple vinegar and simmer for two minutes.
  5. Stir in canned pumpkin and chicken/vegetable stock; simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and mix in mascarpone cheese until fully combined.
  7. In another skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat; cook gnocchi in batches until golden brown on all sides.
  8. Combine crispy gnocchi with the pumpkin sauce mixture and serve warm topped with grated cheese.

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