Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi That Melts in Your Mouth
Homemade sweet potato gnocchi that melts in your mouth, tossed in a vibrant sage butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2large sweet potatoes (about1.5lbs)
- 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonnutmeg
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 8fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly, then scoop out flesh and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until a soft dough forms (add more flour if too sticky).
- Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll each into a rope about 1-inch thick, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Press lightly with a fork to create ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until crisp and butter is lightly browned. Toss cooked gnocchi in the sage butter and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.