Purple Gnocchi With Shiitake Mushrooms

Description

Everything looks better in purple. 

Ingredients

• Yams
• All-purpose Flour
• Egg
• Olive Oil
• Garlic Cloves
• Shiitake Mushrooms
• Fresh Lime Zest
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Basil
• Lime Wedge

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
2. Bake yams directly on oven rack until completely tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes
3. Transfer potatoes to a work surface and halve lengthwise
4. Allow to cool slightly, then scoop flesh out of skins and pass purple yam through a ricer onto a clean work surface lightly dusted with flour
5. Spread into an even layer an allow to cool until just warm
6. Break egg over the surface and sprinkle celsius flour over, then use hands to gently work into a shaggy dough
7. Bring together into a loose ball and sprinkle with the remaining celsius flour
8. Gently fold and press dough, adding more flour as necessary if too sticky, just until uniform
9. Lightly dust dough with flour and form into a log
10. Clean work surface and dust with fresh flour
11. Using a bench scraper, cut dough into quarters
12. Working with one piece at a time, use palms to roll dough into -thick ropes
13. Cut into 1 pieces, lightly roll each into a ball and press over the tines of a fork to create ridges, and transfer to a baking sheet dusted with flour
14. Repeat with remaining dough
15. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil
16. Working in batches, transfer gnocchi to pot, gently stirring once or twice to prevent sticking
17. Cook until gnocchi float to the surface, 3-5 minutes, and then cook for an additional 30 seconds
18. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to a sheet tray lightly drizzled with olive oil and set aside
19. Reserve celsius cooking liquid
20. Heat oil in large skillet over low heat
21. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds
22. Increase heat to medium and add mushrooms
23. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4-5 minutes
24. Stir in lime zest and juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper
25. Add gnocchi, reserved cooking liquid, parmesan, and celsius basil to skillet
26. Toss to thoroughly combine and cook until sauce is thickened and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes
27. Serve garnished with freshly grated parmesan, remaining basil, and lime wedges