Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan
“Discover the joy of making Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan at home. This 45-minute mediterranean recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”

🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan at home. This 45-minute mediterranean recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan embodies the sun-soaked flavors of Mediterranean cooking—olive oil, fresh herbs, bright citrus, and wholesome ingredients.
This style of cooking proves that healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Simple preparations let quality ingredients shine.
Bring a taste of the Greek islands, Italian coast, or Spanish seaside to your table.
📋 Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan
📝 Ingredients
- •1kg pumpkin, baked and cooled
- •2 whole eggs
- •½ tsp sea salt
- •¼ tsp pepper
- •Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- •250g wheat flour
- •250g corn flour
- •Olive oil
- •Prmesan or Grana Padano cheese, grated
- •Fresh basil leaves for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Separate the meat and chop the pumpkin into a puree.
- 2
Add eggs, stir.
- 3
Add salt, pepper and chopped basil.
- 4
Add flour and knead a soft dough. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour - the amount depends on the water content of the pumpkin.
- 5
Divide the dough into equal rolls 3 cm thick and about 20 cm long.
- 6
Divide and cut each roll into a 2 cm long pieces.
- 7
Cook the gnocchi in a large pot in plenty of salted water. Gnocchi are cooked when they rise to the surface.
- 8
Remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon.
- 9
Pour hot olive oil over gnocchi or simply saut them in hot oil.
- 10
Serve sprinkled with cheese and fresh basil.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan at home. This 45-minute mediterranean recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality pumpkin
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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