This recipe for sweet potato gnocchi is incredibly soft and fluffy, and requires just five ingredients. The gnocchi is then tossed in a simple sauce made of garlic and butter. In under 30 minutes, you can create the best homemade, gluten-free gnocchi recipe that you’ll ever taste.
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Gnocchi
| Ingredients (Sweet Potato Gnocchi) | Quantity |
| sweet potatoes | 20 oz |
| ricotta or Greek yogurt | 3 tbsp |
| freshly grated parmesan or pecorino romano | 3 tbsp |
| all-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| salt | ½ tsp |
| Ingredients (Garlic Butter Sauce) | Quantity |
| unsalted butter | 2 – 3 tbsp |
| large garlic cloves, minced | 2 – 3 large |
| thyme leaves | 2 tsp |
| Freshly ground black pepper |
Preparation for Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Begin by poking the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwaving them for 7-10 minutes until they are completely cooked through and soft.
- After they have cooled down, scoop the flesh out of the skins and add it to a large bowl, mashing it until there are no clumps. Mix in the ricotta and parmesan until well combined.
- Add 1 cup of flour to start and mix until the flour is incorporated. Knead the mixture lightly until it forms a smooth ball, but be careful not to over-knead.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more flour, but use as little as possible. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes if you feel like you have worked with it a lot.
- Then, divide it into 4 equal sections and roll each section into a snake shape that is about ¾ inch thick. Cut the dough into ½ inch pieces using a bench scraper or knife. If the pieces become misshapen, gently roll them into a ball shape or press them back into a square shape.
- For the classic gnocchi shape, roll each piece down the back of a fork, although this is optional. Let the pieces rest for 10 minutes while you bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Boil the gnocchi until they float to the top, which takes about 3 minutes depending on their size. Drain them and set them aside. Meanwhile, make the garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a pan and adding minced garlic.
- Stir until the garlic turns golden and fragrant. Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan and toss them in the sauce until they are coated.
- If the edges of the gnocchi become golden and crisp, that is ideal. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious potato pillows!
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Nutritional Facts
This recipe yields 4 servings.
| Net carbs | 54g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Protein | 8g |
| Calories | 312kcal |
Review
When it comes to texture, homemade sweet potato gnocchi is very similar to traditional gnocchi. It is light, fluffy, tender, and has an airy texture. Every piece feels like a tiny potato pillow that simply melts in your mouth with every bite.
I will never suggest a dish unless I really like it. You might also love to try making this dish at home. I would rate it 4 out of 5. If you use this recipe, please leave a remark and rate it at the bottom of this page. Definitely a must try dish.