Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Name: Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups sweet potato puree; 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 12 fresh sage leaves; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Tender sweet potato dumplings tossed in a fragrant browned butter and crispy sage sauce. Finished with grated cheese for a rich and comforting Italian dinner.

30 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups sweet potato puree
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp fine sea salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter
12 fresh sage leaves
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups sweet potato puree, 1/2 cup drained whole milk ricotta cheese, half of the 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1 lightly beaten egg yolk, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp fine sea salt.
3

Gradually incorporate 2 cups all-purpose flour into the mixture, folding gently until a soft, pliable dough forms without overworking.
4

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, divide into four ropes, and cut each rope into 1-inch pieces.
5

Drop gnocchi in batches into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, removing with a slotted spoon once they float to the surface.
6

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a wide skillet over medium heat until foamy and lightly golden, then add 12 fresh sage leaves and cook for 1 minute until crisp.
7

Add boiled gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce, seasoning with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
8

Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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Questions

How do I know when Sweet Potato Gnocchi is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until a soft, pliable dough forms without overworking. Step 6: cook until foamy and lightly golden.

Is there a substitute for ricotta in Sweet Potato Gnocchi?

The entry for Sweet Potato Gnocchi calls for 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Sweet Potato Gnocchi dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated, 4 tbsp unsalted butter) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Is Sweet Potato Gnocchi vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated, 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dinner collection.

Does Sweet Potato Gnocchi contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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