Cozy Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe

Today’s Recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

Hello, foodies! Today, I’m excited to share a cozy and comforting dish that’s perfect for the fall season. My sweet potato gnocchi with sage brown butter sauce is a true comfort food that will warm your soul on a chilly evening. The recipe combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the nutty richness of brown butter and fragrant sage, creating a dish that is both elegant and comforting.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g)
• 200g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 150g unsalted butter
• A handful of fresh sage leaves
• Grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Kitchen Tools:

• potato masher
• baking sheet
• large pot
• rolling pin
• skillet

To start, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Add the flour, egg, and salt to the bowl, and mix everything together until a dough forms.

On a floured surface, divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a long rope. Cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces and use a fork to create ridges on each piece. This will help the sauce cling to the gnocchi.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi in batches until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.

To make the sage brown butter sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter turns a golden brown color and the sage leaves are crispy.

Toss the cooked gnocchi in the sage brown butter sauce until they are well coated. Serve the gnocchi hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

This dish serves 4 people, with each serving weighing approximately 300g. One serving of sweet potato gnocchi with sage brown butter sauce has an estimated 400 calories.

Pro tip: For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the sweet potato gnocchi dough before shaping it into pieces. The warm, aromatic spice pairs perfectly with the sweet potato and sage flavors.

I hope you enjoy making and eating this sweet potato gnocchi with sage brown butter sauce as much as I do. Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite herbs or cheeses to make it your own. Happy cooking!