Go Back
–+ servings
Crispy gnocchi

Eggless Butternut Gnocchi with Garlic and Sage sauce

Master the art of making perfect potato dumplings from scratch and impress the family!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Potato masher
  • clean towel
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2 unpeeled medium potatoes
  • 1 cup steamed butternut squash
  • 1.5-2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Herb Sauce

  • 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh sage, arugula or parsley
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

Prepare Gnocchi Dough

  • Steam or pressure cook the potatoes and butternut squash.
  • Drain and set aside to cool down.
  • Prepare the flax egg by mixing the flax powder with the warm water.
  • Peel and mash potatoes and squash and stir the flax egg.
  • Coat a working surface with some flour. Pour the potato mixture. Make a well.
  • Add the flour and gently incorporate the flour with your fingers until it forms a dough, don't over work it!
  • Set the ball in a bowl and cover with a clean towel for 10 minutes.
  • Coat your working surface with flour. Cut the ball into 4 equal pieces. Take one piece and roll it out to make an even snake 3/4 inch.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut small pieces, dust them with flour and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Bring a deep pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  • Place 4-5 dumplings at a time using a slotted spoon.
  • When they float up to the surface they are ready. Using the slotted spoon, place them on a large plate and use a little of the water to prevent them from sticking together.
  • When you have enough dumplings, prepare the sauce.

Prepare the garlic herb sauce

  • In a saucepan, heat up the vegan butter or olive oil, salt add the minced garlic, sage, arugula or parsley and stir for a minute.
  • Gently add the gnocchi and coat with the herb sauce. Simmer for a few minutes and serve immediately.

Notes

Gnocchi can be served on a bed of steamed greens or accompanied by roasted vegetables. I have even added them to soups. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 776mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 2mg
Keyword eggless pasta
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!