Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi

By combining the sweet potatoes with ricotta, you retain the flavor and end up with pillowy soft gnocchi, just what a gnocchi should be!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Sweet Potatoes
• 2/3 Cup Ricotta Cheese (Full Fat Is Best)
• 1 Large Egg Yolk
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Finely Ground Black Pepper
• 1 1/4 Cups All-purpose Flour (Approximate)
• 1 1/2 Sticks Unsalted Butter
• 20 Fresh Sage Leaves
• Salt & Pepper
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Or Pecorino Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2Prick the potatoes with a sharp knife and...: Prick the potatoes with a sharp knife and place on a baking sheet.
3. 3Bake until very tender, about 55 minutes to...: Bake until very tender, about 55 minutes to an hour.
4. 4Cool slightly, cut in half and scoop out...: Cool slightly, cut in half and scoop out the pulp with a spoon.
5. 5Use a potato ricer to mash the potatoes...: Use a potato ricer to mash the potatoes into a bowl. (You should end up with approximately 2 cups of sweet potato pulp.)
6. 6Add the ricotta, egg yolk, and salt and...: Add the ricotta, egg yolk, and salt and pepper and mix well.
7. 7Lightly flour a baking sheet and set close...: Lightly flour a baking sheet and set close to your work area.
8. 8Adding about 1/2 cup of flour at a...: Adding about 1/2 cup of flour at a time, add just enough to create a workable dough.
9. 9Take a fist size bowl of the dough...: Take a fist size bowl of the dough and roll it into a 1-inch roll on a lightly floured counter.
10. 10Use a sharp knife to cut the roll...: Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 1-inch pieces and set aside on the floured baking sheet.
11. 11Continue to work the rest of the dough...: Continue to work the rest of the dough in this same manner.
12. 12Refrigerate the gnocchi on the baking sheet until...: Refrigerate the gnocchi on the baking sheet until ready to cook.
13. 13Bring a large pot of salted water to...: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In the meantime, place the butter in a small saucepan and allow it to foam.
14. 14Add the sage leaves and season with salt...: Add the sage leaves and season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until the butter is lightly browned, and keep warm.
15. 15Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water just...: Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water just until they rise to the surface.
16. 16Use a slotted spoon to remove them to...: Use a slotted spoon to remove them to a heated platter.
17. 17Pour the sauce over the gnocchi and gently...: Pour the sauce over the gnocchi and gently toss to coat.
18. 18Serve immediately offering grated cheese at the table.