Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of 5 Ingredient Sweet Potato Gnocchi, a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with creamy ricotta and nutty brown butter. This easy-to-make pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a satisfying blend of flavors that will impress both family and friends. With just five key ingredients, you can create fluffy gnocchi that pairs beautifully with crispy chicken sausage and aromatic garlic. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 500g sweet potato (roughly 2 medium)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 50g chicken sausage, diced (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 sprig of rosemary, stem removed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Halve the sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, cut-side down on the tray, and roast for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Scoop the flesh into a bowl, add ricotta, parmesan, salt, and nutmeg; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour until the dough is manageable but not sticky.
- Roll into ropes and cut into one-inch pieces; transfer to the baking tray.
- For optional chicken sausage: cook diced sausage in a pan until crispy; set aside.
- Prepare brown butter by melting butter in the same pan until foamy and browned.
- Boil gnocchi in water until they float (about two minutes), then transfer to the brown butter sauce.
- Add crushed garlic and rosemary; toss gently before serving with crispy sausage if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, try adding fresh herbs or spices to the dough. If gluten-free is preferred, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend.