Ingredients:
1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, egg, salt, nutmeg, and baking powder.
Blend well.
Add flour.
The dough should be soft.
Dip a 1/2 teaspoon measure into the boiling water.
Scoop up a generous 1/2 teaspoon of the dough.
Drop dough into boiling water.
Repeat until all of dough is used.
Be sure to always dip the 1/2 teaspoon measure into the boiling water before scooping up the dough.
Boil dumplings about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a colander with a slotted spoon to drain.
In a large skillet, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add the dumplings and saute until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
Serve.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 33 min.