Description
Delicious homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi, a healthier alternative to traditional pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (add more if needed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave for 7 to 10 minutes until they are tender.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half, scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash until smooth.
- Mix in the flour and salt with a spoon, then use your hands to combine everything.
- Transfer the mixture to a floured worktop and knead for about a minute until a soft dough forms.
- Cut the dough into 4 pieces, roll each piece into ropes, and cut into small pillows.
- Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes until they float to the top.
- Remove the gnocchi and serve with your favorite sauce, such as marinara topped with parmesan and pistachios.
Notes
Adjust the flour as needed; some sweet potatoes are wetter than others. You can add herbs or ricotta to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg