Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Sage Butter Sauce

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1. Introduction:
Looking to impress your taste buds with a delicious and easy-to-make meal? This Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Sage Butter Sauce recipe is the perfect choice for a flavorful dinner that will leave you wanting more.

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Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6

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Why You’ll Love Making It

– **Simple Ingredients:** The recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients that come together to create a delicious dish.
– **Homemade Gnocchi:** Making your own gnocchi from scratch is easier than you think and tastes far better than store-bought.
– **Versatile:** You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or protein.
– **Impressive Presentation:** This dish looks gourmet but is actually quite simple to prepare.

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Ingredients

– **1 1-lb sweet potato**
– **1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese**
– **1/4 cup Parmesan cheese**
– **1 1/2 teaspoons salt**
– **1 1/4 cup flour (more for dusting)**
– **5 cups finely chopped broccoli rabe (stems, leaves, and florets)**
– **8 tablespoons butter**
– **1/3 cup heavy cream**
– **2 cloves garlic, minced**
– **5-6 sage leaves**
– **1 teaspoon sea salt**
– **1/4 cup Parmesan cheese**

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Instructions

Prepare the Gnocchi:

Pierce the sweet potato with a fork, microwave until soft, scoop out the flesh, and mix with ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and flour. Form into gnocchi shapes and boil until they rise to the top of the water.

Cook the Broccoli Rabe:

Blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to ice water to cool.

Make the Sauce:

In a skillet, melt butter until foamy, then add gnocchi to pan-fry until golden. Add broccoli rabe, garlic, sage, and salt. Finish by adding cream and Parmesan cheese.

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Recipe FAQs

Can I freeze the gnocchi?

Yes, you can freeze the uncooked gnocchi for later use. Simply place them on a baking sheet in a single layer, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.

Can I substitute the broccoli rabe?

If you can’t find broccoli rabe, you can use spinach or kale as a substitute in this recipe. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

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