Delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Rosemary sprig
- 1/2 lb shitake mushrooms
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub and peel the sweet potatoes.
- In a shallow baking sheet, layer all the sweet potatoes and add the oil.
- Add the rosemary sprigs and a teaspoon of salt. Bake for 1 hour.
- Let it cool and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Cut potatoes in half crosswise and pass through a masher.
- Simmer vegetable stock and shitake mushrooms 10 minutes.
- Mix together flour, egg, and salt into the mashed sweet potato.
- Lightly dust your working area with flour.
- Mix with your hands until the flour is moistened and a dough starts to form.
- Knead gently until the flour is fully incorporated and the dough is soft.
- With the palms of both hands, roll the dough until it forms a long cigar.
- With a knife, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Set aside and cover with parchment paper.
- In another heavy bottom pan, bring water to a boil and add salt.
- Cook the sweet potato gnocchi for 8 minutes, remove and transfer to a serving platter.
- In a pan, create a roux by mixing 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tbsp. flour.
- Add the mushroom-infused stock, stir until thickened.
- Season with Salt and pepper.
- Mix together with the cooked Gnocchi and Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 345.14 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5.71 g | 8.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.91 g | 9.6% | |
| Trans Fat 0.08 g | ||
| Cholesterol 36.09 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium 738.85 mg | 30.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.13 g | 21.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.76 g | 27% | |
| Sugars 7.4 g | ||
| Protein 8.64 g | ||
| Vitamin A 122.82 % | Vitamin C 4.47 % | |
| Calcium 6.36 % | Iron 18.04 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Wine Pairing
Gnocchi is a variety of pasta from Italy consisting of a soft dough made from flour, egg, cheese, and potato. It can be paired with different sauces such as cheese or sausage gravy. It’s very versatile and can be paired with most ingredients. This sweet potato gnocchi recipe is a game changer to a traditional pasta recipe.
You can incorporate a number of herbs into this dish such as thyme, basil, oregano, and even dill. You can also create different variations of the sauce if mushrooms aren’t your thing.
This sweet potato gnocchi recipe is perfect with light and crisp white wines. Here are our top choices for your consideration:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Blanc
- Albariño
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