🍠 Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter & Pancetta – Easy Homemade Recipe

📝 Ingredients:

For the Gnocchi:

• 1 cup mashed roasted sweet potato (about 1 medium)
• 1 egg yolk
• ¾–1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• ¼ tsp salt
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For the Sauce:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6–8 fresh sage leaves
• 2 oz pancetta or bacon (chopped)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Salt & black pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions:

🍠 Step 1: Make the Sweet Potato Mash

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prick a whole sweet potato with a fork and roast for ~45 minutes until soft. Cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
3. Measure 1 cup of mashed sweet potato and let it fully cool before using.

🍳 Step 2: Make the Gnocchi Dough

1. In a bowl, combine sweet potato, egg yolk, salt, and nutmeg.
2. Slowly mix in the flour until a soft dough forms — not too sticky, but not dry.
3. Transfer to a floured surface, knead lightly, and divide into 4 ropes.
4. Cut into ¾-inch pieces and roll gently with a fork to create ridges.

💦 Step 3: Cook the Gnocchi

1. Bring salted water to a gentle boil.
2. Cook gnocchi in batches — when they float, they’re done (~2–3 minutes).
3. Drain and set aside.

🧈 Step 4: Make the Sauce

1. In a skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2. Add butter and sage to the same skillet. Let the butter brown lightly and the sage crisp — about 2–3 minutes.

🔁 Step 5: Finish the Dish

1. Add the gnocchi to the pan and toss in the sage butter until lightly golden.
2. Return pancetta, add Parmesan, and season to taste.

🧀 Step 6: Serve

1. Plate warm with extra Parmesan and a few sage leaves for garnish.
2. Serve immediately and enjoy the cozy vibes 😋