Description
This 3 Ingredient Sweet Potato Gnocchi recipe is a simple and delicious homemade pasta alternative made with roasted sweet potatoes, gluten-free flour, and salt. The gnocchi is tender, naturally sweet, and perfect for pairing with your favorite sauce, offering a gluten-free and comforting meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi Dough
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups gluten free flour, plus extra for dusting (all-purpose flour can be used as an alternative)
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke a few holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let cool until you can handle them comfortably.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: Combine 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 cups of gluten free flour on a floured work surface. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture for the sweet potatoes.
- Rice the Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough, peel off the skins. Using a potato ricer, rice each sweet potato directly onto the well in the flour mixture.
- Form the Dough: Flour your hands and gradually work the sweet potato into the flour until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky. Add additional flour as needed (up to 1/2 cup more) until the dough is dry enough to handle without sticking.
- Shape the Gnocchi: Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece into a log about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each log into 1-inch pieces. Toss each piece lightly in flour to prevent sticking.
- Add Texture (Optional): Use a gnocchi board or the back of a fork to press grooves into each gnocchi piece for a traditional look and better sauce adherence.
- Store the Gnocchi: You can refrigerate the gnocchi for up to 3 days or freeze them for several weeks if you want to prepare in advance.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Once they float to the surface, allow them to cook for an additional 30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve: Toss the cooked gnocchi with your favorite sauce. A simple toss with dairy-free butter and fresh herbs creates a delightful meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- All-purpose flour can be substituted for gluten-free flour if gluten is not a concern.
- Use a potato ricer for the best texture; if unavailable, mash sweet potatoes thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- Adjust flour quantity as needed to achieve a dough that is firm but not sticky.
- Gnocchi can be frozen on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag to prevent sticking together.
- Serve with your preferred sauce such as tomato, pesto, or browned butter with herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: sweet potato gnocchi, gluten free gnocchi, homemade gnocchi, 3 ingredient gnocchi, easy gnocchi recipe, gluten free pasta
