CARROT GNOCCHI

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Gnocchi has always been a family favorite made with potatoes...I remember we made them on holiday mornings and spread a clean sheet on the bed to lay them out to dry , Then we all took hold of a corner to bring them to the big pasta pot in the kitchen

Provided by Lorraine Passero @Lorraine9

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup(s) peeled and chopped carrots
2 - egg yolks
1 pinch(es) salt
1 1/2 cup(s) flour
8 tablespoon(s) butter
3 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/4 cup(s) sage leaves
1/3 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnishing
- salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to boil. Boil till carrots are tender, 12 to 15 min. Drain
  • Transfer drained carrots to a large bowl and mash until very smooth. Stir in the egg yolks, salt and cheese. Add flour till incorporated.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll a third of the dough into a log about 3/4 inch thick . Cut the log into 1 inch pieces . Transfer the gnocchi to a floured baking sheet . continue with remaining dough . (I roll each one on the back of a fork to give it the tine marks. My family always did this to make them lighter ????)
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface. 3 to 4 min. drain
  • I In a Saute pan , melt butter . Cook until butter is brown and smells nutty, 8 to 10 min. Add the garlic and sage, cook till fragrant 1to 2 min
  • Add the drained gnocchi to pan and saute ' until well coated in butter and garlic and sage Season with salt, pepper and garnish with parmesan...Serve

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