How to Make Gnocchi with Kabocha, Walnuts, and Scamorza - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gnocchi with Kabocha, Walnuts, and Scamorza is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together the richness of kabocha squash, the nuttiness of walnuts, and the creamy, smoky flavor of scamorza cheese. This dish is perfect for cold autumn or winter evenings, when you crave something warm and satisfying to fill your belly and warm your soul. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is truly a symphony for the senses.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Cut kabocha squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and any stringy flesh. Remove the stem and peel the outer skin. Dice the flesh.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Divide the gnocchi among 5 plates. Top each plate with a pinch of nutmeg and 1 tablespoon Grana Padano cheese.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 188mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 194mg