Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 kg

sweet potato

125 g

parmesan cheese

1 pinch

nutmeg

500 g

plain flour

2 unit

egg yolks

100 g

rocket

100 g

spinach

1 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1 unit

garlic clove, roasted

300 g

goat cheese

diced

0.25 bunch

basil leaves

150 g

sun-dried tomatoes

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~4 min

Steam or boil sweet potatoes until cooked through and soft.

Step 2
~4 min

Peel potatoes and pass through a mouli or ricer into a bowl.

Step 3
~4 min

Make a well in the center of the mashed sweet potato.

Step 4
~4 min

Add flour, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, and egg yolks to the well.

Step 5
~4 min

Mix into a soft dough. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 6
~4 min

Roll the dough into a sausage shape.

Step 7
~4 min

Cut the sausage into bite-size pieces to form the gnocchi.

Step 8
~4 min

Blanch gnocchi in salted boiling water. They are cooked when they float to the top.

Step 9
~4 min

Scoop out the cooked gnocchi with a spider strainer.

Step 10
~4 min

Refresh the gnocchi in ice-cold water, then drain.

Step 11
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a frypan.

Step 12
~4 min

Add roasted garlic clove, sun-dried tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar to the pan.

Step 13
~4 min

Add the blanched gnocchi to the pan and toss.

Step 14
~4 min

Add rocket and spinach to the pan and allow them to wilt slightly.

Step 15
~4 min

Season the wilted salad and gnocchi to taste with salt and pepper.

Key Technique: Wilted Salad
Step 16
~4 min

Place the gnocchi and wilted salad in a bowl.

Key Technique: Wilted Salad
Step 17
~4 min

Crumble the goat cheese over the top.

Step 18
~4 min

Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast garlic for a more mellow flavor.

Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for a richer taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Gnocchi can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a main course or a side dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Simple green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Gnocchi is a traditional Italian pasta dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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