Sweet potato gnocchi are a variation of the classic Italian dish that wins over with their sweet flavor and soft texture. This sweet potato recipe transforms the purée of this tuber into a delicate dough, perfect for those looking to give a fresh twist to fresh pasta. Originating from Italian culinary tradition, gnocchi adapt wonderfully to sweet potato, a nutritious and colorful ingredient that adds an exotic and comforting touch.
This preparation is ideal for a special dinner or to surprise the family on a Sunday meal. The dough, made with sweet potato purée, egg, flour, and a hint of nutmeg, is boiled in water and then sautéed with a creamy three-cheese sauce (parmesan, pategras, and roquefort) that enhances its flavor. The result is an elegant and tasty dish, perfect for lovers of Italian cuisine and natural ingredients.
You can serve them as a main course or as a side dish for meats and salads. Also, they allow variations: try adding spinach to the dough or substituting the sauce with a simple butter and sage one. Go ahead and prepare these sweet potato gnocchi and enjoy a unique culinary experience!
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
300 kcal
Make a puree with the sweet potatoes and set aside.
Mix the sweet potato puree with 1 yolk, 1 egg and the flour.
Make a dough and make long strips and cut them in the shape of gnocchi.
Boil the gnocchi in water and transfer to a pan.
Add the cream to the gnocchi and cheeses until a sauce forms.
Serve with chopped parsley.
