Sweet Potato Gnocchi Pasta Recipe
Learn how to make flavorful Sweet Potato Gnocchi Pasta from scratch with this easy recipe. These pillowy gnocchi are paired with a garlic butter sauce for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Gnocchi:
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh sage or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gnocchi: Pierce and microwave sweet potato until tender. Mash and mix with egg, salt, nutmeg, and flour. Form dough, cut into pieces, and cook in boiling water.
- Sauce: Sauté garlic and pepper flakes in butter. Add cooked gnocchi, toss until golden, and top with Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
- You can roast the sweet potato for a richer flavor.
- Serve with browned butter and sage or toss with a creamy sauce for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
