Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce each potato with a fork several times and place all potatoes on a cookie sheet.

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   Bake for about 1 hour or until soft and cooked through.

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   Once cool, slice each potato open and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl.

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   Add the egg and the flour, one cup at a time.

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   Add the chopped sage leaves and Parmesan cheese.

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   Mix well until dough becomes a ball.

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   It should be moist but not stick too much to your fingers.

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   If its too wet, add more flour.

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   Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead for at least 5 minutes.

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    Cut dough into 8 pieces and work each piece into a long 1 snake.

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    Cut the snake into 1 pieces of dough and set aside on a cookie sheet.

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    Continue this process until all dough is cut into small pieces.

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    Bring a large pot of water to boil.

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    Working in batches, boil the gnocchi until they float (5-7 minutes).

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    Heat a skillet over medium high heat.

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    Add the butter and stir until melted.

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    Once butter begins to turn a light golden brown color (about 2 minutes), add the whole sage leaves and turn down the heat to low.

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    Cook for another minute.

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    Turn heat back up to medium high and add gnocchi.

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    Toss to coat and cook for another 5-7 minutes until gnocchi is golden brown on at least one side.

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    Top with fresh Parmesan and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.