Sweet Potato Gnocchi - Garlic Butter Sage Fried Gnocchi
These homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi are a cozy twist on a classic favorite. Made from fresh, vibrant sweet potatoes, they offer a comforting and flavorful dining experience. Perfectly paired with a garlic butter sage sauce and Parmesan they make an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
For Homemade Gnocchi - makes 2 pounds (1kg) gnocchi
- 2 pounds (1kg) sweet potatoes
- 1 egg
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour , use up to 2 1/2 cups (310g) flour if the dough is too sticky
For Garlic Butter Sage Fried Gnocchi - for 1 pound (500g) gnocchi - for 3-4 servings
- 1 pound (500g) boiled gnocchi
- 2 tbsp tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 fresh sage leaves , or more if desired
- 1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan cheese , grated
Instructions
Prepare the sweet potato gnocchi.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the potatoes and prick them with a fork several times on all sides. Place on a parchment paper baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
- You can also consider microwaving or boiling the sweet potatoes.
- Let cool slightly.
- Peel them and mash them well, using a potato masher or even a grater.
- In a large bowl mix the mashed potatoes with egg and flour until they bind together. Knead until a smooth, sticky dough is formed.
- Dust the hands and working surface with flour and cut a piece of dough.
- Roll into a rope of 3/4-inch (2cm) thickness. Cut the rope into 1/2-inch (1cm) pieces. Shape each gnocchi with a fork.
- Transfer the gnocchi onto a floured parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Continue with the rest of the dough.
- Let the rest for 15-20 minutes before boiling them.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the gnocchi into the hot water and cook in batches. Let the gnocchi boil until they rise to the surface of the water. Let them boil on the surface another minute and they are done. Remove the gnocchi with a perforated spoon and transfer them to a large dish.
How to prepare the garlic butter sage fried gnocchi. (1 pound-500g gnocchi)
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan.
- Add 1 pound (500g) boiled gnocchi into the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the gnocchi to a bowl.
- In the same pan add the butter and let it melt over medium heat. Add the fresh sage leaves and let them cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the fried gnocchi back to the pan and give them a stir.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, more salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Top the dish with Parmesan shavings and fresh sage leaves. Enjoy!
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Notes
If you want to freeze gnocchi you must freeze them uncooked. Put the gnocchi in one layer on a baking tray and place in the freezer. Freeze for about 2-3 hrs. Remove and put the gnocchi in freezer bags. Store in the freezer until ready to cook. Frozen gnocchi must be cooked directly in hot boiling water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 64.8gProtein: 11.4gFat: 22.7gSaturated Fat: 10.4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 1087mgFiber: 6.2gSugar: 0.8gCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mg