Gnocchi are Italian for "little pillows of heaven."

Ok, ok. Maybe that's not the exact translation...but these mini potato/pasta dumplings are fun to make and even more fun to eat!

And with just 3 ingredients, you can easily create your own! It does take a bit of time to roll the dough, but it it well worth the effort! To create those signature grooves, you can roll the mini dumplings over a fork or a gnocchi board. Then, boil and top with a simple sauce.

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What sauce pairs well with gnocchi?

• Melted Butter
• Tomato Sauce
• Alfredo
• Pumpkin
• Meat Sauce
• Pesto
• Thai Peanut

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Ingredients in Sweet Potato Gnocchi

• Sweet Potatoes
• Gluten Free Flour
• Salt

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What is gnocchi?

Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling. Basic versions are made with potato, flour, egg, and salt. Once formed, they are cooked in salted boiling water and then topped with a sauce. Gnocchi is the plural form of gnocco.

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How to pronounce gnocchi?

You may hear a few different variations, but the correct pronunciation is nyow-kee.

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How to Make Sweet Potato Gnocchi

1. Cook sweet potatoes. Boil, roast, or microwave sweet potatoes until very tender.
2. Mash the sweet potatoes. While still warm, mash the potatoes until very smooth. I used an electric mixer or you can use a potato ricer.
3. Mix the dough. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sweet potatoes with the gluten free flour and salt. A slightly sticky dough should form. You may need to add a bit more flour in order to achieve the right consistency.
4. Shape the dumplings. Use a measuring spoon in order to create evenly-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a small, log shape. Next, carefully roll over the tines of a fork or a gnocchi board to create little grooves.
5. Cook the gnocchi. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Then, add the gnocchi, a few at a time. Once they rise to the surface, allow to cook for about 30 more seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon.
6. Top with a sauce. There are many different sauces that pair well with sweet potato gnocchi. I melted butter in a large skillet with a few fresh sage leaves. Then, I added gnocchi that had already been boiled and sautéed for a few minutes.

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Storage

Gnocchi keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Uncooked, they also freeze well for up to 2 months. Then, simply drop the frozen dumplings into salted boiling water and wait until they rise to the surface.

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