Best 6 Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter Recipes

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Calling all sweet potato lovers – these gnocchi are for you! They're incredibly soft and pillowy, with a delicate hint of maple and cinnamon. The sage-infused brown butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a nutty and herbaceous flavor. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients.

Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions for making sweet potato gnocchi from scratch. We'll also show you how to make the maple-cinnamon sage brown butter sauce, and provide tips for serving and storing your gnocchi.

In addition to the classic sweet potato gnocchi recipe, we've also included two variations:

* **Brown Butter Pumpkin Gnocchi:** These gnocchi are made with pumpkin puree instead of sweet potatoes, and they have a slightly sweeter flavor.
* **Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pesto:** This recipe uses pesto instead of the maple-cinnamon sage brown butter sauce. It's a great option for a lighter and brighter dish.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat. These gnocchi are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH MAPLE CINNAMON SAGE BROWN BUTTER



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I saw this on Everyday Italian. It really looked good. I plan on making this for Thanksgiving. This courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. This looked easy to make.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs sweet potatoes
2/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for work area
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
20 fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Gnocchi:.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until tender and fully cooked between 44 and 55 minutes, depending on size.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Cut in half. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes (Giada used a ricer).
  • Transfer to a large measuring cup. (make sure the sweet potatoes measure 2 cups).
  • Add ricotta cheese, salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
  • Add 1/2 cup flour at a time until a soft dough forms.
  • Lightly flour a work surface. Place the dough in a ball on surface.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal balls.
  • Roll out each ball into a 1-inch wide rope.
  • Cut each rope into 1 inch pieces.
  • Roll the gnocchi over the tines of a fork.
  • Transfer the formed gnocci to a large baking sheet.
  • Continue with the remaining gnocchi.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
  • Add the gnocchi in 3 batches and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain using a slotted spoon and place on a baking sheet.
  • Tent with foil.
  • Continue with remaining gnocchi.
  • Brown Butter Sauce:.
  • While the gnocchi are cooking, melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
  • When butter has melted, add sage leaves.
  • Continue to cook, swirling the butter occasionally until foam subsides and the milk solids begin to brown.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Stir in cinnamon, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Careful, the mixture will bubble up. Gently stir the mixture.
  • When the bubbles subside, toss the cooked gnocchi in the brown butter.
  • Transfer to serving dish.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.4, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 81.9, Sodium 1036.9, Carbohydrate 92.7, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 15.8, Protein 13.6

GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE



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Provided by Marc Forgione

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
3 large russet potatoes (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
1 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 large egg
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
4 sage leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shaved and/or coarsely grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour a mound of kosher salt onto a rimmed baking sheet. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and nestle them in the salt; this prevents the potatoes from browning and draws out their moisture. Bake the potatoes until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Let sit until just cool enough to handle.
  • Halve the potatoes lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a potato ricer; discard the skin. Press the flesh through the ricer onto a floured counter or cutting board; let cool 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread out the potatoes slightly. Beat the egg with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and drizzle over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the potato mixture with 1 cup flour and knead until a smooth dough forms, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if the dough is sticky. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Lightly flour your surface. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and roll into "snakes," about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 1/2-to-1-inch lengths with a bench cutter or knife; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly dust with flour.
  • Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Cook, stirring, until the butter develops brown flecks and smells nutty. Watch it closely to keep the butter solids from burning. Remove from the heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi; wait until they float to the surface, then simmer 30 more seconds. (Taste one to make sure it's cooked through.) Return the brown butter to medium-low heat. Scoop the gnocchi from the pot with a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to the skillet and toss until some of the brown-butter flecks stick to the gnocchi. Add the red pepper flakes, sage and a few tablespoons of the gnocchi cooking water; toss again. Remove from the heat and add half of the cheese. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining cheese.

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH MAPLE CINNAMON SAGE BROWN BUTTER



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These beautiful homemade gnocchi are the perfect autumnal or wintry meal for your dinner table.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     cheese,Fall,herbs,Main,thanksgiving,vegetables,Winter

Time 55m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb(s) sweet potatoes
⅔ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus ⅓ cup for the work surface
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
20 leaves fresh sage
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  • Pierce the sweet potato with a fork. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender and fully cooked, between 40 to 55 minutes depending on size. Cool slightly. Cut in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes and transfer to a large measuring cup to make sure the sweet potatoes measure about 2 cups. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes back to the large bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, salt, cinnamon, and pepper and blend until well mixed. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. Lightly flour a work surface and place the dough in a ball on the work surface. Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Roll out each ball into a 1-inch wide rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll the gnocchi over the tines of a fork. Transfer the formed gnocchi to a large baking sheet. Continue with the remaining gnocchi.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the gnocchi in 3 batches and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the gnocchi using a slotted spoon onto a baking sheet. Tent with foil to keep warm and continue with the remaining gnocchi.
  • While the gnocchi are cooking melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted add the sage leaves. Continue to cook, swirling the butter occasionally, until the foam subsides and the milk solids begin to brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Careful, the mixture will bubble up. Gently stir the mixture. When the bubbles subside, toss the cooked gnocchi in the brown butter. Transfer the gnocchi to a serving dish and serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER, CRISPY PANCETTA AND SAGE



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This recipe puts a little twist on the classic potato gnocchi using sweet potato instead. I love its natural sweetness and beautiful color. I then coat the pillowy pieces with a rich, nutty and salty brown butter. (I felt that tomato sauce might be a bit too acidic and mask the sweetness.) To top it all off: crispy nuggets of pancetta and fried sage leaves.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium sweet potatoes, about 1 pound, patted dry
Vegetable oil, for greasing
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Kosher salt
1 large egg, beaten
One 4-ounce package diced pancetta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 to 10 medium sage leaves
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Poke holes all over each sweet potato with a fork, then rub all over with oil. Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then remove and discard the skins. Quarter each sweet potato and pass a few pieces at a time through a ricer, landing the fluffy strands in a medium bowl; discard any stringy bits. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to mix. (Alternative method: Remove the skins after baking then grate the sweet potatoes on the large holes of a box grater.)
  • Bring a large wide pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk to combine the flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center. Add the riced sweet potatoes and egg. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be sure not to overwork the dough!
  • Transfer the dough to a generously floured work surface. Bring the dough together with your hands, adding up to 1/4 cup flour, until the dough is just slightly sticky and can be patted into a disk. Let rest on the work surface, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal wedges. Working with one wedge at a time, roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick log on a lightly floured surface. Cut each log into about thirty pieces. (The gnocchi will be slightly sticky in the center.) Transfer to a baking sheet and cover with a dish towel.
  • Cook the pancetta, stirring occasionally, in a medium skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Remove the skillet from the heat and reserve the skillet with the fat in it.
  • Generously season the boiling water with salt. Reduce the heat to medium and carefully drop a batch of gnocchi into the water and cook until they begin to float; remove to a serving platter with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi.
  • Heat the reserved skillet and fat over medium heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring occasionally with a silicone spatula, until brown flecks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sage and gently fry in the brown butter until just crispy, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the melted butter on the cooked gnocchi. Top with the sage leaves and crispy pancetta pieces. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy while warm.

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE



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Make and share this Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Brown Butter and Sage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs red sweet potatoes, rinsed, patted dry, pierced all over with fork (yams)
1 (12 ounce) container fresh ricotta cheese, drained in sieve 2 hours
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
2 3/4 cups about all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, plus
whole sage leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes on plate; microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Cut in half and cool. Scrape sweet potato flesh into medium bowl and mash; transfer 3 cups to large bowl. Add ricotta cheese; blend well. Add Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg; mash to blend. Mix in flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto floured surface; divide into 6 equal pieces. Rolling between palms and floured work surface, form each piece into 20-inch-long rope (about 1 inch in diameter), sprinkling with flour as needed if sticky. Cut each rope into 20 pieces. Roll each piece over tines of fork to indent. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Bring large pot of water to boil; add 2 tablespoons salt and return to boil. Working in batches, boil gnocchi until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to clean rimmed baking sheet. Cool completely. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.).
  • Preheat oven to 300°F Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until butter solids are brown and have toasty aroma, swirling pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped sage (mixture will bubble up). Turn off heat. Season sage butter generously with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer half of sage butter to large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add half of gnocchi. Sauté until gnocchi are heated through, about 6 minutes.
  • Empty skillet onto rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining sage butter and gnocchi.
  • Divide gnocchi and sauce among shallow bowls. Garnish with sage leaves.

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE



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These dumplings have a light texture, thanks to the addition of fresh ricotta cheese. Drain the ricotta in a sieve for two hours before starting the recipe.

Categories     Pasta     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Ricotta     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter     Sage     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1-pound red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), rinsed, patted dry, pierced all over with fork
1 12-ounce container fresh ricotta cheese, drained in sieve 2 hours 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 3/4 cups (about) all purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
6 tablespoons chopped fresh sage plus whole leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes on plate; microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Cut in half and cool. Scrape sweet potato flesh into medium bowl and mash; transfer 3 cups to large bowl. Add ricotta cheese; blend well. Add Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg; mash to blend. Mix in flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto floured surface; divide into 6 equal pieces. Rolling between palms and floured work surface, form each piece into 20-inch-long rope (about 1 inch in diameter), sprinkling with flour as needed if sticky. Cut each rope into 20 pieces. Roll each piece over tines of fork to indent. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Bring large pot of water to boil; add 2 tablespoons salt and return to boil. Working in batches, boil gnocchi until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to clean rimmed baking sheet. Cool completely. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until butter solids are brown and have toasty aroma, swirling pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chopped sage (mixture will bubble up). Turn off heat. Season sage butter generously with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer half of sage butter to large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add half of gnocchi. Sauté until gnocchi are heated through, about 6 minutes. Empty skillet onto rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining sage butter and gnocchi.
  • Divide gnocchi and sauce among shallow bowls. Garnish with sage leaves.

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes are best for gnocchi, as they have a high starch content that helps them bind together.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: The potatoes should be cooked until tender but still firm enough to hold their shape.
  • Rice the potatoes while they're still hot: This will help them release their starch and make them smooth and pliable.
  • Don't add too much flour: The dough should be slightly sticky, but not so sticky that it's difficult to work with.
  • Be gentle when shaping the gnocchi: Don't overwork the dough, or the gnocchi will become tough.
  • Cook the gnocchi in batches: This will prevent them from sticking together.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the gnocchi: This will also prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the gnocchi immediately: They're best when they're freshly cooked.

Conclusion:

These sweet potato gnocchi with maple-cinnamon sage brown butter are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the maple-cinnamon sage brown butter is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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