Homemade pumpkin gnocchi: fluffier and lighter than ready-made ones (and super easy to make!)

Making soft, nonsticky pumpkin gnocchi may seem like a challenge, but with a few tricks, success is guaranteed. The secret is all in the cooking of the pumpkin and the right balance of flour and moisture.

Here are the 3 basic steps to achieve the ideal texture:

1. Bake or steam the pumpkin to remove excess water and make it sweet and velvety.
2. Mash and let it cool before adding the other ingredients-this way the dough will not become sticky.
3. Add flour a little at a time until the dough is soft but does not stick to your fingers.

With these simple steps, you'll get gnocchi that are light, fluffy and won't fall apart when cooked.

Homemade pumpkin gnocchi are not only better than ready-made ones-they are also healthier and more customizable. Making them yourself means choosing wholesome ingredients and creating a dish that suits your tastes and needs.

Here are the concrete benefits:

• Zero preservatives and additives: only natural ingredients.
• Guaranteed savings: with just a few euros you prepare a dish for the whole family.
• Creamy and irresistible result, with a texture that packaged products cannot offer.
• Healthy and nutritious recipe: pumpkin is rich in fiber and vitamins.

Plus, kneading is relaxing-a small gesture that reconnects you to the pleasure of cooking with your hands and heart.

Once ready, pumpkin gnocchi can be transformed into a thousand different dishes. Here are some mouthwatering ideas to try right away:

• With butter, sage and chopped walnuts → classic, fragrant and crunchy.
• With gorgonzola and pears → the sweet-savory contrast that wins everyone over.
• With cream cheese and crunchy walnuts → a creamy and refined variation that combines sweetness and crunchiness (find our recipe here)
• With cream cheese and crispy bacon → a hug of flavor perfect for chilly evenings.
• With kale or sage pesto → for a light, autumnal version.