Baked Pumpkin Gnocchi

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180* C (350* F).
2. Brush a baking tray with oil or melted butter.
3. Cut pumpkin into large pieces and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender.
4. Allow to cool slightly and scrape flesh from skin avoiding any crispy parts.
5. Place pumpkin in a large bowl, add sifted flour, parmesan and pepper.
6. Mix well and knead on floured board for 2 minutes.
7. Divide dough in half and roll each into snakes about 40cm long (about 15in).
8. Cut into small pieces about 1 to 1 1/2 cm long (1/2 in).
9. Press flat with palm of hand or the back of a fork.
10. Lower small batches of gnocchi into salted boiling water, remove when they float to the surface.
11. Serve with a favourite italian pasta sauce.