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Homemade Squash Gnocchi (Nhoque de abóbora moranga)

Learn how to prepare a soft, practical, and delicious squash gnocchi. A comforting recipe that is perfect for a family lunch or dinner.

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Homemade Squash Gnocchi (Nhoque de abóbora moranga)

Ingredients

1/4 of a moranga squash
as much wheat flour as needed for the dough to reach the correct consistency
1 whole egg
1 pinch of nutmeg
salt to taste
100 g grated Parmesan cheese
tomato sauce or white sauce to taste

Where to find ingredients

You can find fresh moranga squash, quality wheat flour, and aged Parmesan cheese at local supermarkets and farmers' markets across the island.

Preparation method

  1. Cook the squash until very soft, drain all the water, and mash it until you get a smooth and homogeneous puree
  2. Mix the egg, nutmeg, and salt into the squash puree, then add the wheat flour gradually until the dough no longer sticks to your hands
  3. Shape the dough into small balls or ropes and cook them in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt
  4. Remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface of the water and transfer them to a baking dish, setting them aside
  5. Cover the gnocchi with your chosen sauce, distributing it evenly over the pasta
  6. Finish by sprinkling the Parmesan cheese on top and place in a preheated oven just long enough to gratinate until golden

Observations

Squash gnocchi is a light and flavorful alternative to the classic potato gnocchi. To ensure the dough does not become heavy, the secret is to use a dry squash and avoid excess flour. The result is a soft dish that melts in your mouth, ideal for serving with a good homemade tomato sauce or a velvety white sauce. Follow the step-by-step instructions for an impeccable result.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Cook the squash until very soft, drain all the water, and mash it until you get a smooth and homogeneous puree

Cook the squash until very soft, drain all the water, and mash it until you get a smooth and homogeneous puree
Step 2

Mix the egg, nutmeg, and salt into the squash puree, then add the wheat flour gradually until the dough no longer sticks to your hands

Mix the egg, nutmeg, and salt into the squash puree, then add the wheat flour gradually until the dough no longer sticks to your hands
Step 3

Shape the dough into small balls or ropes and cook them in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt

Shape the dough into small balls or ropes and cook them in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt
Step 4

Remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface of the water and transfer them to a baking dish, setting them aside

Remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface of the water and transfer them to a baking dish, setting them aside
Step 5

Cover the gnocchi with your chosen sauce, distributing it evenly over the pasta

Cover the gnocchi with your chosen sauce, distributing it evenly over the pasta
Step 6

Finish by sprinkling the Parmesan cheese on top and place in a preheated oven just long enough to gratinate until golden

Finish by sprinkling the Parmesan cheese on top and place in a preheated oven just long enough to gratinate until golden
Final result

Homemade Squash Gnocchi (Nhoque de abóbora moranga)

Homemade Squash Gnocchi (Nhoque de abóbora moranga)

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