Sweet Potato Gnocchi Brown Butter (Printable Version)
Soft sweet potato gnocchi with nutty brown butter, crisp sage, and Parmesan. A cozy, elegant Italian-inspired main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Gnocchi
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.3 lbs), baked and cooled
02 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
→ For the Brown Butter Sauce
07 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 10 fresh sage leaves
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake until tender, about 45 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool, then peel and mash until smooth. Measure out 2 cups mashed sweet potato for use.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Gradually add flour, mixing until dough is soft and slightly sticky. Do not overmix.
03 - Turn dough onto a floured surface. Divide into four equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces. If desired, roll each piece over a fork to create ridges.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Working in batches, drop gnocchi pieces into the water. When they float to the surface after 2 to 3 minutes, remove using a slotted spoon and set aside.
05 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sage leaves and cook until butter turns golden brown and sage is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove sage leaves and reserve.
06 - Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet with brown butter. Toss gently until gnocchi are heated through and lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Transfer gnocchi to serving plates. Garnish with crispy sage and freshly grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Fast enough for weeknights yet elegant for guests
- Uses budget-friendly and wholesome ingredients
- Brings out deep savory sweet potato flavor
- Delivers unbeatable pillowy gnocchi texture
02 -
- Great source of vitamin A and dietary fiber
- Freezes beautifully for meal prep
- Wonderful vegetarian option for entertaining
03 -
- Avoid overmixing the dough as handling it too much can make dense gnocchi
- Always use a slotted spoon to remove cooked gnocchi so they do not break or absorb too much water
- Grate Parmesan just before serving for a fresher bolder cheese finish