Carrot Gnocchi (v)

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 egg yolks
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnishing
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup sage leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook Carrots: Boil carrots until very tender (12-15 minutes); drain.
2. Make Dough: Mash carrots until smooth. Stir in egg yolks, salt, and Parmesan, then add flour and mix just until combined.
3. Shape Gnocchi: Roll dough into ¾" logs, cut into 1" pieces, and place on a floured baking sheet.
4. Cook Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float (3-4 minutes); drain.
5. Brown Butter: Melt butter over medium heat and cook 8-10 minutes until lightly browned and nutty.
6. Finish Sauce: Add garlic and sage; cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7. Combine & Serve: Toss gnocchi in the butter sauce, season with salt and pepper, garnish with Parmesan, and serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

• Vegetarian as written, vegan with plant-based alternatives for eggs and Parmesan cheese

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