Description
Learn how to make delicious sweet potato gnocchi from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for a comforting meal, click here for the full instructions!
Ingredients
- – 1 pound (450 g) sweet potatoes
- – 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
Instructions
- Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and heat them in the microwave for 7 to 10 minutes until they are soft. Slice them open, remove the insides, place them in a bowl, and mash using a fork.
- Add the flour and salt, stirring with a spoon initially, then using your hands to blend the mixture.
- Move the dough to a surface dusted with flour and knead briefly until it becomes a compact and slightly moist dough, but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into four parts, roll each into long strands, and cut into small, pillow-like pieces about 1/2 inch or 1 cm in size.
- You can cook the gnocchi as is, or press them with your thumb against a gnocchi board or fork to create ridges.
- Boil the gnocchi in a large pot of salted water for 1 to 2 minutes or until they rise to the top.
- Lift them out with a slotted spoon and serve with your chosen sauce. We suggest a simple marinara sauce with grated parmesan, a scoop of burrata, a splash of olive oil, and chopped pistachios (or use dried oregano instead of pistachios).
Notes
- Ensure the sweet potatoes are fully cooked and tender before mashing for a smooth gnocchi dough.
- Avoid over-kneading the dough to prevent tough gnocchi; stop when just combined and slightly moist.
- Experiment with various sauces to complement the sweet potato gnocchi for different flavor profiles.
