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    By: Melissa

    Roasted Gnocchi with Pumpkin

    Roasted gnocchi with pumpkin made on a sheet pan is the easiest meal you can make and it is so delicious. If you have not tried roasting gnocchi, you are in for a treat. This Fall roasted gnocchi recipe is easy, better than the traditional way of making gnocchi and so good.

    gnocchi and pumpkin roasted on a sheet pan
    Sheet pan gnocchi with pumpkin.
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    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

    About this gnocchi with pumpkin:

    Roasting gnocchi on a sheet pan is a great way to add a little crispness to the gnocchi and it actually lightens it up. You will not feel overly full after eating this.

    To make meal time even easier, making a gnocchi tray bake with pumpkin makes this a complete Fall meal that is quick and delicious.

    Once you see how easy this recipe is, you can begin substituting other vegetables to bake with gnocchi.

    I had a little extra yellow squash leftover in the fridge so I threw that in there as well before baking these gnocchi.

    The sauce for this oven roasted gnocchi recipe:

    I know sheet pan meals are supposed to be everything done on one sheet pan but the sauce which consists of just cubed pancetta (which I buy already cubed), garlic and olive, takes only minutes to cook up in a small sauté pan and makes all the difference in the world for flavor.

    Cooking the sauce separate allows us to gently toss the sauce with all of the ingredients after it is done cooking and you can toss it all together right on the sheet pan once the gnocchi and pumpkin are done baking.

    Ingredients Needed for this Baked Gnocchi

    • Shelf stable gnocchi- this is gnocchi that you will find in the aisles of the grocery store. You can also use refrigerated gnocchi or homemade gnocchi.
    • Pancetta- this is the flavor in the sauce that covers the roasted gnocchi and pumpkin.
    • Fresh pumpkin- you want fresh pumpkin for this recipe since it is roasting in the oven.
    • Olive oil- your favorite type
    • Garlic- fresh garlic is key since it is going into the simple sauce added to the gnocchi and pumpkin after roasting.
    • Parmesan cheese- because every recipe with gnocchi is better with this 🙂

    Notes about the ingredients

    • I always like to remind people that when you are cooking with very few ingredients to make sure that you are buying the best quality ingredients.
    • This recipe can be made with any vegetables that you have on hand.
    • Pancetta if you are not familiar with it can be found in the deli and specialty section of your grocery store. You can also substitute bacon for the pancetta if you cannot find it.
    • When buying pumpkin or this recipe, I suggest buying pre-cut pumpkin from your local grocery store since it will save lots of time.
    • If you do decide to cut up your own fresh pumpkin, make sure you buy a smaller sized pumpkin which will have more sweetness and flavor. Do not buy large jack-o-lanterns for this recipe.
    crispy sheet pan gnocchi with pumpkin
    Roasted gnocchi with pumpkin.

    How to make:

    Add your gnocchi and pumpkin to a sheet pan
    Add your gnocchi and pumpkin to a sheet pan
    Cook up your pancetta and garlic
    Cook up your pancetta and garlic
    • Step 1: Add your gnocchi and cubed pumpkin to a sheet pan. Toss with olive oil and a little salt.
    • Step 2: While your gnocchi is cooking in the oven, sauté your pancetta and garlic until crisp.

    gnocchi sauce
    Pancetta gnocchi sauce then gets poured over the cooked gnocchi.
    gnocchi with pumpkin being tossed with pancetta
    Toss the gnocchi with the pancetta sauce.
    • Step 3: Pour the pancetta, garlic and olive sauce over the cooked gnocchi.
    • Step 4: Toss it all together.

    Tips for making the best roasted gnocchi:

    • You can swap out the pumpkin for any veggies you have in the fridge.
    • Double the recipe for easy leftovers.
    • Swap out bacon for the pancetta if you do not have pancetta.
    • Refrigerated gnocchi can be used in place of shelf stable gnocchi.

    Faqs:

    What is shelf stable gnocchi?

    Shelf stable gnocchi is fresh gnocchi that is in a air vacuumed packaging so that it can be stored on the the grocery store shelves. You can find it usually in the international food section of your grocery store or wherever they sell Italian food.

    What is pancetta?

    Pancetta is an Italian bacon that has black pepper and spices added to it. It is an ingredient that I always tell people to keep in there freezer for a quick meal since it can be cooked from frozen very easily.

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    Roasted Gnocchi with Pumpkin (Sheet Pan Meal)

    A delicious and quick gnocchi and pumpkin recipe made with the most delicious simple gnocchi sauce.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups pumpkin cubed to the size of the gnocchi
    • 16 ounces gnocchi shelf stable or refrigerated
    • ½ cup Parmesan grated finely
    • 4 ounces pancetta or bacon cubed.
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic diced
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees
    • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
    • Add your cubed pumpkin and gnocchi to the sheet pan.
    • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of your olive oil.
    • Add your kosher salt.
    • Toss well.
    • Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes making sure to flip the gnocchi and pumpkin over halfway through the cooking.
    • While the gnocchi is cooking, pre-heat a small sauté pan over medium heat.
    • Add the remaining two tablespoons of olive to the pan.
    • Add your pancetta and cook for about 5 minutes until it is crispy.
    • Add your garlic and cook for 1 minute then remove the pan from the stove and set aside.
    • Once the gnocchi and pumpkin are done cooking and look crisp with some browning, remove from the oven.
    • Drizzle the pancetta and olive oil mixture over the gnocchi while in the sheet pan.
    • Gently toss it all together so all the gnocchi and pumpkin are coated with the pancetta and olive oil.
    • Plate into individual serving bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7515IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

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    Course :Main Course

    

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    1. Daniel says

      October 15, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone loved it! A great recipe

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