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Pumpkin-shaped Noki with creamy Parmesan and sage sauce
Chestnut-based nokis (gnocchi) shaped like small autumn pumpkins, sautéed in butter and sage, then drizzled with a velvety Parmesan sauce. A playful, quick, and tasty recipe for 4 servings, ideal for seasonal meals.
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Critical Success Points
- • Steaming the chestnuts
- • Preparing the noki dough
- • Shaping the nokis into pumpkins
- • Cooking the nokis
- • Preparing the Parmesan sauce
Safety Warnings
- • Watch out for boiling water when cooking the nokis.
- • Melted butter can splatter; handle with care.
- • Do not let the sauce simmer over high heat to avoid curdling.
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