Simple Delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe

This simple delicious sweet potato gnocchi recipe is easy to make & a yummy addition to your meal plan. The optional cilantro pine nut pesto sauce takes it to the next level!

I first tried gnocchi about 5 years ago. Well, no, that’s not entirely true. I remember buying a package of it when I was about 12 years old (I used to do our grocery shopping) but not liking it at all. To be fair, I didn’t really read the instructions and just kind of threw it into some water and overcooked it into one giant mushy mess.

So, when I tried it again, I wanted to really give it a chance. After all, it’s kind of a cross between pasta and potatoes – how could I not like it? This time, it was cooked to perfection! I knew right then and there it was going to make a frequent appearance in my kitchen. And I knew that I wanted to learn how to make my own. 

Since then, I have learned to make traditional gnocchi, gnudi (which is like gnocchi but made with a ricotta dough), and now this delicious sweet potato gnocchi. Yum! 

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Simple and Delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe

This simple delicious sweet potato gnocchi recipe is easy to make & a yummy addition to your meal plan. The optional cilantro pine nut pesto sauce takes it to the next level!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword gnocchi, sweet potato

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 egg
• 2 cups white flour

Additional flour for dusting

Instructions

1. Bake the sweet potato in your oven (400º F for about 30-40 minutes) or in your microwave (5-8 minutes)

2. Allow potato to cool until you are able to handle it. Mash. I like to use my potato ricer for best results, but a hand masher or fork will work too. 

3. Add remaining ingredients to the sweet potato. 

4. Fold and knead the dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky – much like pizza dough

5. Divide the dough into 3 or 4 parts to make it more manageable. 

6. Roll out each part into a rope of dough, about 1” wide. 

7. Slice each rope into ½ inch pieces. 

8. You can leave these pieces as is, but adding the grooves is what really makes gnocchi special. This allows each piece to really hold onto whatever seasonings or sauce you’re using. You can buy a special gnocchi paddle (I finally did – they’re inexpensive and so helpful!) or use a fork. Simply roll each piece over the paddle or fork. 

9. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the gnocchi for a minute or two until the float to the top. 

10. Drain. Toss in a frying pan with a bit of butter, lemon juice, and basil for a minute or two or simply toss in a bowl with my cilantro pine nut pesto sauce.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Simple and Delicious Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This sweet potato gnocchi recipe freezes really well. Make up a big batch and put some away for an even quicker and easier meal on those busy weeknights.