Indulge in a taste of comfort and elegance with our Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe! These pillowy, handmade pastas are crafted from fresh sweet potatoes, providing a delightful balance of sweetness and earthiness. The gnocchi are pan-seared to perfection, offering a delectable contrast between their crispy exterior and tender interior. A spicy tomato and goat’s cheese sauce adds a fragrant richness that elevates every bite. Finished with a pan-seared pancetta and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is a celebration of fall flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Sweet Potato Gnocchi - a delicious embodiment of cozy evenings and culinary artistry.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Ingredients
100g pancetta
3 cups mashed sweet potato 1 egg
1tsp salt
3 cups flour
1⁄4 cup butter
1⁄2 medium red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp chili flakes
1 can tomato paste
1 cup whipping cream
50 g goats cheese
1⁄2 cup grated parmesan Salt
Pepper
Instructions
Combine mashed sweet potatoes, egg, salt, and flour in a medium bowl. Mix until it forms a stiff pasta dough (add more flour as needed).
Chill for 1 hour, then roll into 1 inch logs and cut into gnocchi shaped pieces and/or roll with a gnocchi board if you have one.
Add the gnocchi pieces to a pot of salted boiling water and cook until the pasta floats to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper-towel lined plate.
Mince the garlic and dice the onion. In a sauce-pan, melt the butter and add the garlic and onions.
Cook until soft and then add the chili flakes followed by the tomato paste. Allow this to cook for a few minutes more, then add the whipping cream.
When the sauce is heated through, stir in the parmesan and goat’s cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
In a non-stick pan, heat two tablespoons of butter. Add the pancetta and gnocchi (in batches) and cook until golden and crispy. Plate and add a spoonful of sauce, topping with freshly cracked pepper and a little extra Parmesan.
