If you are looking for a cozy recipe on a chilly evening, this savory one-pot gnocchi dish is the perfect autumn meal.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 slice bacon, chopped
  
  
• 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable gnocchi
  
  
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
  
  
• ¾ cup reduced-fat milk
  
  
• 1 ½ ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  
  
• ¾ cup unseasoned canned pumpkin
  
  
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  
  
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add gnocchi to the pan with the bacon fat and cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

2. Add oil and onion to the pan; cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk milk and cream cheese in a small bowl; add to the pan along with pumpkin and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to maintain the simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bacon, gnocchi and Parmesan; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 343; Fat: 9g; Carbs: 57g; Protein: 11g

Recipe Card for Gnocchi With Bacon & Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Source: EatingWell