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    Home » Our latest posts » Main Courses with Meat

    Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi with Bacon Alfredo Decadent Autumn Meal

    October 20, 2014 Filed Under: Main Courses with Meat, Pork

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    Simple Pumpkin Gnocchi recipe served with a creamy bacon Alfredo sauce makes a delicious and hearty autumn meal.

    Pumpkin Gnocchi recipe served with a creamy bacon Alfredo sauce makes a delicious and hearty autumn meal.

    pumpkin gnocci with bacon alfredo sauce on a plate

    I know I swore I wouldn't do a pumpkin recipe this year, but then I joined the Crazy Ingredient Challenge. Each month the group picks two ingredients and makes a recipe with them. This month we chose Pumpkin and Bacon.

    In case you don't know, Gnocchi is a simple little potato dumpling that is boiled and served like pasta. I just added a little pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg to the recipe. Then I made Alfredo with bacon grease instead of butter. You can use a jarred sauce, but this sauce is very easy to make.

    Like most recipes I post, this one is quite adaptable. I made my gnocchi with a Gluten Free flour blend I have. You can use that or all purpose flour as you see fit. If you don't like pumpkin, you can use another vegetable puree. You could also leave out the bacon to make it a meatless meal.

    I hope you enjoy the recipe, and be sure to check out the Crazy Ingredient Challenge recipes that the other bloggers created.

    Pumpkin Gnocchi with Bacon Alfredo Sauce

    pumpkin gnocci with bacon alfredo sauce on a plate
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ pound Idaho potatoes (about 3 large)
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1.5-2 cups flour (all-purpose or gluten free)
    • 6-8 pieces bacon (cut into small pieces)
    • 1 cup half and half (milk is okay, but it won't be as creamy)
    • 2 cups Parmesan cheese (finely grated - plus extra for serving)
    • nutmeg (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan, cook bacon pieces. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon and put on a paper towel. If you have less than 2 tablespoon of bacon grease add a little olive oil or butter. Add half and half and stir with a whisk until completely combined. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add bacon and Parmesan cheese.
    • Peel and chunk potatoes, place in a large pot and cover with water. Boil until just fork tender. Drain water, put potatoes in a large bowl. Refill pot about half full of water and bring to a boil while making the dough.
    • In a large bowl, mash potatoes until smooth. Let cool until room temperature. Add pumpkin puree, Parmesan, egg and spices.
    • Slowly add in flour until a smooth, slightly sticky dough is formed. Knead briefly. Divide dough into six balls. Roll each into a thin rope (about ½ inch thick) and slice into ½ inch pieces.
    • In small batches, drop pieces into boiling water. Gnocchi will sink to the bottom and then rise to float on the top. Boil for 2-3 minutes after they have risen to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and put on a plate. Continue with all of the dough.

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    Until next time, happy eating.
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer

      October 20, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      I love gnocchi, but I've never tried to make it...you make it look so easy! I imagine these would taste wonderful 🙂

      Reply
    2. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade

      October 20, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      I like that you used the gnocchi instead of pasta or rice. Great idea Audrey.

      Reply
    3. Olga

      October 20, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      That's great, I love it. I've coocked gnocchi just once and it was good. So I will try you recipe also. Thanks
      #ibabloggers

      Reply
    4. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup

      October 20, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      I've never made gnocchi, but I do love it. Thanks so much for this recipe, Audrey! I love the addition of the pumpkin. Pinning this so I can try it soon.

      Reply
    5. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup

      October 20, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      I've never made gnocchi, but I do love it. Thanks so much for this recipe, Audrey! I love the addition of the pumpkin and the bacon. Pinning this so I can try it soon.

      Reply
    6. Sarah

      October 20, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      I love gnocchi but have never tried pumpkin gnocchi before. These look great!!

      Reply
    7. Joanne T Ferguson

      October 20, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      G'day This looks delish! Wish I could try some now!
      Cheers! Joanne
      #ibabloggers

      Reply
    8. Alexia - the non-hip hippies

      October 21, 2014 at 2:36 am

      Hmmm.. I wrote a comment about how delicious those gnocchi look and that even without the bacon (I am vegetarian) they surely taste great, but it doesn't show up. So, I wrote it again, because that recipe deserves all the positive feedback it can get 😀 #ibabloggers

      Reply
    9. Kristina and Millie

      October 21, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      the son loves alfredo and he loves bacon. i admit we haven't actually tried gnocchi so this will be a fun recipe to experiment with!

      Reply
    10. Leslie

      October 22, 2014 at 8:36 am

      I love gnocchi and I get it where ever I see has it. It's been hit or miss at times but oh man when its a hit its so good! Thanks for sharing & happy Wednesday!

      Reply
    11. Rachel

      October 23, 2014 at 6:55 am

      I love Gnocchi but have never had it with pumpkin. I bet it is a great combination. And bacon makes everything better, haha. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!

      Reply
    12. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      October 24, 2014 at 3:26 am

      Hi Audrey, I picked your recipe as my Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party Favorite! thanks for linking up!

      Reply
    13. Joanne T Ferguson

      October 26, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      G'day! Thanks for sharing at our #SayGdayParty! Please make sure to revisit if you haven't already and say G'day to the hosts and someone else at the party! Cheers! Joanne @ What's On The List Pinned

      Reply
    14. Katerina

      October 27, 2014 at 10:40 am

      I love the pumpkin tweak on the classic! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned in our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!

      Reply
    15. Lou Lou Girls

      October 27, 2014 at 11:56 am

      This looks so good! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    16. Tammy @ creativekkids

      October 28, 2014 at 10:39 am

      I would have never been able to come up with something like this all on my own! Great job! Thanks for linking up to the Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party at Creative K Kids. I pinned it to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board.

      Reply
    17. Nic

      October 29, 2014 at 5:57 am

      Like the others, I too have never made own gnocchi. This would be delicious! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    18. Kelster

      October 30, 2014 at 11:40 pm

      I only tried making gnocchi once. It didn't turn out right. This is inspiring me to try again.

      Reply
    19. Jamie

      October 28, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Never would have that of making that with that!! YUM!! Pinning this to try one night! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    20. Denise

      October 29, 2015 at 4:05 am

      What a great combo of flavor! I've never made gnocchi, but absolutely love it. Will have to give it a try! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    21. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog

      November 02, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Pumpkin and bacon, what a unique combination. I'm a huge fan of Gnocchi although I've never tried making it from scratch. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

      Reply

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