How to Make Leftover White or Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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By bellerose
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This pasta dish is made from scratch, but is still quick and easy and a great way to make use of leftover potatoes that you may have after a big dinner. Gnocchi is usually served as a satisfying side dish. But you can also drop the dough into soups and stews as you would with noodles, since it cooks in a short time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

2 leftover cooked white or sweet potatoes
2 cups flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt

Step 1

Remove the skins from the potatoes, then mash them well. Mix in the salt and the egg. Blend in the flour slowly to form a soft dough.
Step 2

Boil lightly salted water in a large saucepan. Sprinkle some flour on a
counter or table surface and roll the dough out into several long, thin strips. Then cut the strips of dough into smaller bite-size pieces. Drop the pieces of dough into the boiling water; cook the pieces until the gnocchi float to the surface of the boiling water.
Step 3

Remove the gnocchi fromwater's surface with a strainer or a large spoon; put the gnocchi in a covered dish and serve it with gravy or with a sauce such as alfredo or marinara.