During the fall season, pumpkin is everywhere. There are pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, and even pumpkin-filled ravioli. If you want to take a break from the pumpkin but still enjoy the flavors of autumn, then you ought to try this sweet potato gnocchi recipe. It captures true fall Southern cuisine in tiny, delicious morsels. While the gnocchi is hearty it is complemented with a sweet maple bacon sauce that brings you even more delightful fall flavors.
Ingredients for the Gnocchi
- 2 medium-sized Sweet Potatoes
- 1/4 cup of Ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Ingredients for the Maple Bacon Sauce
- 2 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Along with these ingredients, you will want to have extra smoked paprika as well as grated Parmesan and herbs for serving.
Directions
To begin this dish, you will need to thoroughly cook the sweet potatoes. Be sure to wash and dry them prior to baking them in the oven. You may also opt to cook them in the microwave. Once the sweet potatoes have cooked and cooled down for you to touch, you will cut them in half and scoop out the insides. Thoroughly mash the sweet potatoes with a fork.
You will then combine the mashed sweet potatoes, ricotta, syrup, egg, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Once that mixture is smooth, you will gradually add both the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour. As you mix and fold, a soft dough will form. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes or even overnight.
Once the dough has properly chilled you will divide it into 4 pieces, which you will roll into a long rope. The ropes should then be cut into 1-inch pieces. Place the pieces onto a floured baking sheet.
You will then cook the gnocchi in batches in a pot of boiling water. Be sure that the water that is boiling has salt. The gnocchi will cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it floats.
As the gnocchi is cooking, you will be creating the maple bacon sauce by cooking the bacon in a skillet. Once the bacon is cooked, transfer the pieces to a plate and leave two tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet. You will then add the butter and cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Fry until golden for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining maple syrup for the sauce to the skillet, along with the diced bacon pieces and smoked paprika. Make sure the gnocchi is evenly coated in the bacon maple sauce. You will then plate and serve with Parmesan, additional paprika, and herbs.
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Dinner Is Served
There you have it. A beautiful and savory dish that is perfect for the fall season. The sweet potato gnocchi is so filling and comforting. Your family will love this dish that it may become a family favorite for the season.
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