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Ricotta-Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter

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Three bowls of pumpkin ricotta gnocchi.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

Think gnocchi are too time-consuming to make during the week? Think again! These rustic dumplings get their super-soft texture from a combination of pumpkin, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese that comes together quickly in the food processor. The gnocchi cook up fast thanks to this awesome hack: Instead of tediously rolling the dough by hand, pipe it directly from a pastry bag into the boiling water, using a piece of butcher twine tied across the pot to "cut" the dough into pieces.

Cooks' Note

This gnocchi is extremely soft and tender. For a firmer gnocchi, chill dough at least 30 minutes.

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