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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Bacon

Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Turkey Bacon: Indulgent Comfort Food

This Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Bacon is the ultimate indulgent comfort food, combining rich flavors and a creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 packages shelf-stable gnocchi 16 oz each
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1.5 cups reduced-fat milk
  • 3 oz reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups unseasoned canned pumpkin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  • Add olive oil to the pan. Sauté gnocchi for 5–7 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking 1 minute more.
  • Add milk, cream cheese, pumpkin, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Return gnocchi and bacon to the pan. Toss to coat in sauce and heat through.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra thyme and more Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 17gFat: 22gFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
Keyword Bacon, Comfort Food, Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi, Indulgent, Pasta
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