Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe by Chef John

Ingredients

• 1 large orange sweet potato
• 0.25 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided, or to taste

Instructions

1. Use a sharp knife to prick the sweet potato all over. Microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool enough to handle.
2. Slice the potato in half, then scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash or blend until smooth. Mix in ricotta cheese, egg, kosher salt, and cayenne until smooth and well-combined with a spoon. Add flour gradually, stirring until the mixture forms a sticky ball of dough, adding more as needed.
3. Place the dough on a floured surface and gently knead, adding flour as needed, until it is no longer sticky. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope that is about 1/2-inch thick, adding flour as needed. Cut the ropes into 1/2-inch pieces with a bench scraper after dusting them with flour. Place the pieces on a sheet pan and let them dry for 15 to 20 minutes, or chill until ready to use.
4. Prepare the sauce: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crispy, stirring occasionally. Add butter and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until gently toasted. Remove the sauce from the heat and add the rosemary.
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they rise to the top of the boiling water. Transfer the gnocchi to the skillet with the sauce using a slotted spoon.
6. Set the skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Season with salt, coat the gnocchi with sauce, and heat through. Remove from heat and mix in 1 tablespoon of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
7. Place gnocchi in a warm serving dish and garnish with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Nutrition

• Calories: 237 kcal
• Fat Content: 7 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 531 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 41 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 36 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g