Description
This Pumpkin Gnocchi Bake is the ultimate cozy fall comfort dish—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with roasted pumpkin, crispy sage, and toasted pecans. Make it in the oven or air fryer for a quick, flavorful dinner everyone will love!
Ingredients
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350g pumpkin, peeled and diced into 2cm cubes
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500g gnocchi
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50g blue cheese or soft goat’s cheese
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6g sage leaves
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400ml vegetable stock
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¼ cup single dairy cream
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50g mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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30g pecans
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Air Fryer Method:
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Dice pumpkin into small cubes (about 2cm).
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In your air fryer basket or a snug baking dish, combine diced pumpkin with 100ml vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Air fry at 170°C (340°F) for 15 minutes, until softened.
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Add remaining stock and gnocchi, crumble in blue or goat cheese, and pour over cream. Gently stir.
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Air fry at 220°C (430°F) for 12 minutes, until bubbling.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and pecans on top; air fry 2 more minutes until golden.
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Toss sage leaves in oil, scatter over the top, and air fry 1 minute until crisp.
Oven Method:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Combine pumpkin with 100ml stock, salt, and pepper in an ovenproof dish. Roast 20 minutes until just soft.
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Add remaining stock, gnocchi, crumbled cheese, and cream. Stir gently.
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Roast at 220°C (430°F) for 10–15 minutes, until bubbling.
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Add mozzarella and pecans; bake 2–3 minutes until cheese melts.
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Coat sage leaves in oil, scatter over, and bake 1 minute more until crisp.
Notes
Swap blue cheese for goat cheese, ricotta, or cream cheese for a milder flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and bubbly.
Add cooked chicken or bacon for extra protein.
Perfect for fall dinners, holidays, or cozy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer / Oven
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg