Description
Enjoy a taste of Italy with this delicious homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi Pasta recipe. These pillowy gnocchi are made with sweet potato, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of nutmeg, served in a savory sage butter sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Main Gnocchi Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting), 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 egg (lightly beaten)
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 6–8 fresh sage leaves, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), salt and pepper to taste, additional grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Gnocchi: Pierce and cook sweet potato until soft. Mash and mix with flour, Parmesan, salt, nutmeg, and egg. Form dough, cut, and cook gnocchi.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, sage, and red pepper flakes in butter. Toss cooked gnocchi in the skillet until lightly crisped.
- Serve hot with Parmesan on top.
Notes
- You can swap sage for rosemary or thyme.
- For a dairy-free version, omit or substitute the Parmesan.
- Leftover gnocchi can be pan-fried for added texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
