Sweet Potato Gnocchi with English Peas & Ground Beef

Specialty Crop Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Gnocchi

Ingredients:

1 lb. sweet potatoes

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

1 tablespoon oz. olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Rinse the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place into a sauce pan and cover completely with cold water. Over medium-high heat, boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 25-30 minutes.

2. Remove the potatoes from the water and allow to cool completely. Remove the skins and discard. Mash the potatoes to yield approximately 1 1/2 cups.

3. Working on a clean surface, combine the mashed potatoes with the flour, egg, oil, and salt until it just forms a dough. Be careful not to overwork the dough. You may need to add more flour to make the dough easier to handle. Be careful not to add too much as the gnocchi become tough.

4. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll each of the pieces into a log until they are about 0.5” thick. Cut the log into 0.5” pieces. Take each piece and roll it on the tongs of a fork to create a groove. Repeat the process until all of the dough is made into gnocchi. Store in an airtight container until ready to cook at a later time, or leave on a floured baking sheet on the counter if using immediately.

Sauce

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oz. olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 lb. ground beef

6 oz. English peas

1/3 cup artichoke hearts, chopped

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Fill a 5-6 quart sauce pan with water. Season with salt and bring to a rolling boil. When boiling, gently drop in the gnocchi and stir to prevent sticking. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the top. Drain and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and starts to become translucent.

3. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook through until browned. Gently stir in the peas, artichoke hearts, and parmesan. Fold in the cooked gnocchi and serve.

Serves 4-6.