Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water for 10 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Drain and mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add flour and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing until a dough forms.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into four portions and roll each into a long rope; cut into 1-inch pieces to form gnocchi.

5. 5

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi in batches until they float, about 2-3 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon.

6. 6

   In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the canned diced tomatoes to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in chopped basil leaves, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Toss the cooked gnocchi in the sauce and serve immediately.