Sweet Potato Gnocchi

• sweet potato1
• vegetarian parmesan cheese2 oz
• egg1
• flour8¾ oz
• butter2 tablespoon
• fresh sage2 leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

2. 2

   Prick the sweet potato with a fork several times and bake for 40 minutes (or microwave for 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Allow potato to cool at least 5 minutes before peeling skin off.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mash potato with masher or fork until smooth.

5. 5

   Add parmesan cheese, egg, and flour.

6. 6

   Knead the dough until it is firm and no longer sticky, adding flour as needed, forming a ball with the dough.

7. 7

   Divide the dough into four equal parts.

8. 8

   Take one part and roll it out into a long rope, about a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) wide.

9. 9

   Slice into ½-inch (1 cm) rectangles and set aside.

10. 10

    Using an overturned fork, slide each gnocchi over the fork prongs so they become serrated in a corkscrew shape.

11. 11

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the gnocchi.

12. 12

    Boil until the gnocchi float to the top, about 1-2 minutes.

13. 13

    Drain in a colander.

14. 14

    In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add sage.

15. 15

    Simmer for 1 minute without letting butter burn.

16. 16

    Add gnocchi to pan with the sage and butter, tossing until lightly golden.

17. 17

    Top with more Parmesan cheese.

18. 18

    Enjoy!