Spicy Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Spicy Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Servings:

• 4-6 people

Ingredients:

• For the gnocchi:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• For the sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions:

To make the gnocchi:

1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything together until just combined.

2. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll it out about 1 inch thick, then use a ravioli cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles.

3. To shape into gnocchi, hold a circle by one end and press the tines of a fork into the dough to make a few indentations on both sides. This will help the gnocchi cook evenly and give them a pretty texture.

4. To make the sauce:

   • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Be careful not to let it burn!
   • Stir in the chopped sage leaves.
   • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your gnocchi for 2-3 minutes, or until they float. Drain them with a slotted spoon and return them to the skillet with the brown butter sauce.

6. Toss everything together until the gnocchi are evenly coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.

Variations:

• For an extra nutty flavor, you can toast some pine nuts or walnuts before chopping them up and sprinkling them over your gnocchi.
• If you're feeling fancy, you could even add a pat of whipped butter on top of each serving!

Enjoy your Spicy Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce!