Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Cream Sauce

Directions

• Step 1

  Prepare gnocchi

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• Step 2

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

• Step 3

  Bake potatoes until soft, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool.

• Step 4

  Scoop flesh from cooled potatoes and mash in a bowl.

• Step 5

  Add egg, garlic powder and salt, mixing well.

• Step 6

  Add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a workable dough forms.

• Step 7

  Take 1/4 of the dough, place on a floured surface and roll into a 1/2-inch diameter snake.

• Step 8

  Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and press each gnocchi with the tines of a fork.

• Step 9

  Repeat with remaining dough.

• Step 10

  Prepare sauce

• Step 11

  Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and sauté until soft but not browned, about 5-7 minutes.

• Step 12

  Add sage and flour and cook for another 3 minutes.

• Step 13

  Whisk in Silk, wine, salt and pepper, bringing to a simmer. Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

• Step 14

  Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

• Step 15

  Add gnocchi in two batches and simmer until they rise to the top.

• Step 16

  Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a strainer.

• Step 17

  To serve, add gnocchi to sauce and coat well.

• Step 18

  Spoon into bowls or onto plates and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.