Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Sweet potato gnocchi have a flavor of their own before any sauce reaches the plate. The sweetness is noticeable, but these are savory dumplings with plenty of room for herbs, cheese and vegetables.
Color tells only part of the story
Orange sweet potatoes give gnocchi a warm color and a familiar sweetness. Purple varieties make a strikingly different-looking dough, though they are still sweet potatoes. Ube is a separate purple yam and belongs to a different recipe.
Sweetness benefits from contrast
Sharp cheese, lemon, leafy greens and earthy mushrooms keep sweet potato gnocchi from feeling one-note. A browned finish adds another contrast between the crust and the soft center. Butter-based sauces suit that richness, but olive oil and plant-based toppings belong here too.
Recipes to try
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and SageSweet potatoButter and sage · Butter · 125 min
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and KaleSweet potato · BakedButter and sage · Butter · Mushrooms · Kale · 150 min
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pancetta and SageSweet potatoButter and sage · Butter · Pancetta · 145 min