Gnocchi di Zucca (Pumpkin Gnocchi with Shavings of Smoked Ricotta and Sage Leaves) - Burn Blog

Ingredients

• 18 ounces pumpkin or butternut squash (weighed before cooking (should measure 1 cup either grated or riced))
• 2 eggs
• 1 grated cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch sugar
• 2 tsp brandy
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 tbsp very soft, unsalted butter
• 3-4 sage leaves
• 1/4 cup shaved, smoked cheese riccota prefered but mozzarella is also delicious
• pepper to taste