Square, compact pillows of orange-hued gnocchi nestled against the contrast of dark green sage leaves, covered in a glossy and golden brown butter sauce. Topped off with a sprinkle of white, freshly grated parmesan.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

Name: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: medium sweet potatoes, 2 baked and peeled; all-purpose flour, 1.5 cups; nutmeg, 1/4 tsp grated; salt, to taste; egg, 1 beaten; unsalted butter, 4 tbsp; fresh sage leaves, 8; Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup freshly grated; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 40 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 28, 2025

Inspired by the richness of Italian cuisine, this unique pasta dish will help transition into the charms of autumn. The star ingredient, sweet potato, brings a touch of sweetness and warmth to the dish while providing a plethora of nutrients

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium sweet potatoes - 2 - baked and peeled
All-purpose flour - 1.5 cups
Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp - grated
Salt - to taste
Egg - 1 - beaten
Unsalted butter - 4 tbsp
Fresh sage leaves - 8
Parmesan cheese - 1/3 cup - freshly grated
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🍠🥚

In a bowl, mash the baked sweet potatoes. Mix in the flour, nutmeg, and salt. Add the beaten egg and combine to form a dough.
Step 2 - 🍴🌝🍝

On a floured surface, roll pieces of dough into 1-inch thick ropes. Cut into 1-inch gnocchi pillows. Using a fork, create grooves on the cut gnocchi.
Step 3 - 🚰🧂🍲

Boil salted water in a pot. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the top (approximately 2 minutes). Once cooked, drain them.
Step 4 - 🍯🍃🍳

In a pan, melt the butter on medium heat until browned. Add fresh sage leaves and let them wilt slightly.
Step 5 - 🥄🍝🍲

Add cooked gnocchi to the pan, tossing to coat them in brown butter and sage.
Step 6 - 🧀🍴🍝

Serve the gnocchi topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pepper to taste.

Additional

Traditionally, potatoes are used to make gnocchi in Italy. However, the use of sweet potatoes gives it an autumnal twist and color, making it a perfect transitional dish. For a vegan alternative, replace the egg with 1/2 cup of the starchy water that you cook the gnocchi in, and trade the Parmesan for a vegan cheese of your choice.