Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Spicy Brown Butter Sauce

This recipe combines the creamy and sweet flavors of sweet potato gnocchi with the spicy kick of nduja brown butter sauce. The gnocchi are made from scratch using sweet potatoes, flour, and eggs, creating a soft and pillowy texture. The nduja brown butter sauce adds depth and heat to the dish, making it a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish for a memorable meal.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons nduja
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh sage leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
3. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
4. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the sweet potato flesh until smooth. Add the flour, salt, and egg to the bowl and mix until well combined and a dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide it into four equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope, about 1/2 inch thick.
6. Cut the ropes into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch long. Press the back of a fork onto each gnocchi to create ridges for better sauce adherence.
7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
8. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the butter until it turns a light golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma, stirring occasionally.
9. Add the nduja to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the nduja has melted and combined with the butter.
10. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the nduja brown butter sauce.
11. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
12. Serve the gnocchi in bowls, garnished with fresh sage leaves. Enjoy!

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