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Cook the sweet potatoes by microwaving them for about 10 minutes, or until soft.
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Microwaving time will vary depending on the power of your microwave and the size of the potatoes.
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Set the regular sweet potato aside for the time being.
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In a large bowl smash the purple sweet potatoes well.
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Mix in the egg, salt and flour to form a Playdough-like dough.
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Divide the dough into four equal-sized sections.
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Roll each piece into a rope about an inch in diameter.
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Cut each rope into pieces that are about 1/2 an inch thick.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic with olive oil until soft.
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Place onions and garlic in a food processor.
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Add the regular (not purple) sweet potato, sage and Parmesan.
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Puree until smooth and set aside.
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Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Toss the gnocchi, 10 or so pieces at a time, into the milk to cook.
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They will rise to the top of the milk when they are done.
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Fish them out with a slotted spoon and place them in a colander to drain fully and cool slightly.
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Repeat until youve cooked all of the gnocchi.
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When you are done, remove the pan from the heat and save the cooking mik.
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After the gnocchi are cooked, mix 1 cup of the reserved milk into the sweet potato sauce.
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Serve the gnocchi topped with the sweet potato sauce while everything is still warm.
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Enjoy!
