SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH MAPLE CINNAMON SAGE BUTTER SAUCE
*This recipe is copied directly from Giada's recipe from foodnetwork.com
THE GOODS
Note: This makes PLENTY for 6 people plus leftovers!
2 lb sweet potatoes ($2.99)
2/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ($3.49)
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($1.99)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/3 cup for the work surface (you should have this)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (4 sticks $2.99)
20 fresh sage leaves (a bunch for $1)
2 tablespoons maple syrup ($5.49)
Salt and black pepper
The Grand Total: $17.95 for 6 people plus leftovers, $2.99 per person!
THE WAY
For the Gnocchi: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp pepper and blend until well mixed. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms (we ended up using way more than this - maybe 4-5 cups!). 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.
For the Brown Butter sauce: 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.
If you're anything like us, follow with a game of Catchphrase and plenty of Ollalieberry pie (bought at local farmer's market).
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, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp pepper and blend until well mixed. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms (we ended up using way more than this - maybe 4-5 cups!). 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.
For the Brown Butter sauce: 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.
If you're anything like us, follow with a game of Catchphrase and plenty of Ollalieberry pie (bought at local farmer's market).
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