Pumpkin/Squash Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   Wash, peel (if necessary) and chop the pumpkin/squash.
2. 2
   Cook covered in water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
3. 3
   Drain well.
4. 4
   Place pumpkin/squash in a bowl and mash.
5. 5
   Add egg, oil and herbs.
6. 6
   Mix well.
7. 7
   Little by little sift in the flour and fold in carefully.
8. 8
   Using your hands work into a smooth, but not sticky dough (this might require extra flour).
9. 9
   Turn out onto a floured surface and form into rolls of about 1 cm thickness.
10. 10
    Cut into pieces and flatten with a fork to create a decorative pattern.
11. 11
    Cook gnocchi in a big pot (it shouldnt be crowed or theyll stick together) in boiling salt water for about 3-4 minutes and serve with a sauce of your choice (I used a herby cheese sauce, but tomato or pesto would ge great as well.
12. 12
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13. 13
    If you dont want to use a very large pot, you can also cook the gnocchi in portions, keeping the already cooked ones warm in the oven.