Sweet potato gnocchi with creamy leeks and ‘nduja recipe

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Sweet potato gnocchi with creamy leeks and ‘nduja recipe

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Our Suino Nero ’nduja is the star of this dinner-party-worthy gnocchi recipe. Tuck into soft pillows of homemade sweet potato gnocchi coated in a creamy leek sauce, spiced with flavour-packed Calabrian pork and chilli paste. Comforting, a little bit luxe, and well worth the hands-on time.
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Our Suino Nero ’nduja is the star of this dinner-party-worthy gnocchi recipe. Tuck into soft pillows of homemade sweet potato gnocchi coated in a creamy leek sauce, spiced with flavour-packed Calabrian pork and chilli paste. Comforting, a little bit luxe, and well worth the hands-on time.
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1HR 30MIN

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
4
1 kg
M&S Remarksable Value sweet potatoes
2
M&S Remarksable Value free-range mixed size eggs, yolk only
(keep the whites for another recipe)
250 g
M&S Remarksable Value plain white flour
plus extra for dusting
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter
600 g
M&S Remarksable Value leeks, finely sliced
4 tsp
M&S Collection ‘nduja picante
200 ml
double cream
30 g
M&S 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
plus extra to serve
1
M&S unwaxed lemon, zest only
3 sprigs
M&S fresh thyme, leaves picked
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step 1
Prick the sweet potatoes (1 kg) all over with a fork, then roast at 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6 for about 1 hour, until very soft. Scoop out the flesh, mash until smooth, and leave to cool slightly.
step 2
Add the egg yolks (2) to the mashed sweet potato, season with salt and pepper, then gradually add the flour (250 g) until you have a soft, slightly tacky dough that isn’t too sticky (add more flour if necessary).
step 3
Divide the dough into four portions, roll into long ropes about 2cm thick, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Lightly dust with flour and set aside.
step 4
Heat the olive oil (2 tbsp) and butter (2 tbsp) in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the leeks (600 g) with a pinch of salt and cook gently for 10-15 minutes until soft and silky, without browning.
step 5
Stir in the ‘nduja (4 tsp) and let it melt into the leeks and then add the cream (200 ml) and simmer gently, then stir in the parmesan (30 g), lemon zest (1). Season to taste.
step 6
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches; they are ready when they float (about 2-3 minutes). Transfer the gnocchi directly into the sauce using a slotted spoon. Toss gently, adding a splash of cooking water if needed. Finish with extra parmesan and thyme leaves (3 sprigs).
step 6 Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches; they are ready when they float (about 2-3 minutes). Transfer the gnocchi directly into the sauce using a slotted spoon. Toss gently, adding a splash of cooking water if needed. Finish with extra parmesan and thyme leaves (3 sprigs).

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