Description
Sweet Potato Gnocchi is a delightful twist on classic Italian dumplings, combining the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a tender, pillowy texture. Tossed in a nutty brown butter sauce, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Experience the joy of cooking together as you create these vibrant, flavorful dumplings that promise to impress everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp brown butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce and roast sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes until tender. Let cool and peel.
- Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, then combine with egg yolk and salt.
- Gradually incorporate flour until forming a soft dough.
- Roll the dough into ropes, cut into bite-sized pieces, and create grooves with a fork.
- Boil salted water and cook gnocchi until they float (about 2-3 minutes).
- Toss with melted brown butter in a skillet and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg