Gnocchi are tossed in a quick sauce made from fresh kabocha winter squash, toasted walnuts, and smoked scamorza cheese. Each ingredient has a particular smoky and nutty flavor that, when combined, create a symphony in your mouth!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ pounds kabocha squash
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts
- ½ cup Scamorza cheese
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 5 tablespoons grated Grana Padano cheese
Directions
Step 1
Cut kabocha squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and any stringy flesh. Remove the stem and peel the outer skin. Dice the flesh.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add minced shallot and diced squash. Cook over medium heat until completely softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add walnuts. Cook and mash until smooth. Add scamorza cheese and cook until cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes.
Step 4
Use a slotted spoon to scoop the gnocchi out of the water and into the sauce. Use a bit of cooking water to thin out the sauce, if necessary. Toss to coat the gnocchi. Do not stir; this could break or deform the gnocchi.
Step 5
Divide the gnocchi among 5 plates. Top each plate with a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tablespoon Grana Padano cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 336 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat7g | 36% |
Cholesterol30mg | 10% |
Sodium186mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C20mg | 98% |
Calcium188mg | 14% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium194mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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