Description
Soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet, this sweet potato gnocchi recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressive entertaining. Made from simple ingredients and easy to shape, these gnocchi pair beautifully with a variety of sauces. Perfect for anyone who loves homemade comfort food with a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 1–1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes until tender. Peel and mash until smooth.
- Mix in egg, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually fold in flour to form soft dough.
- Divide dough, roll into ropes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, press each piece with a fork for ridges.
- Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float. Drain and toss with sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Avoid over-flouring to keep gnocchi tender.
- Test one piece before cooking all to adjust dough consistency.
- Pair with a light salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg