Ingredients

  • 3 ounces dried cepes
  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, plus up to 1/2 cup for kneading
  • 2 tablespoons minced sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Combine cepes and 6 cups water in a saucepan.
  • Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1 quart, about 30 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Finely chop the mushrooms.
  • Set both broth and mushrooms aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Peel and pass through a ricer into a large bowl.
  • Combine sweet-potato puree, flour, sage, salt and pepper.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead the dough, adding more flour if needed, until it is smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Shape the dough into small dumplings.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour the mushroom broth in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Working in batches, drop the gnocchi into the broth.
  • Cook 10 seconds after the dumplings rise to the surface, about 5 minutes total.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and divide among 4 warmed bowls.
  • Ladle the broth over the gnocchi, sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.