Of gnocchi and lumps

[the_deep_magic]

Okay, I know I have some chefs on my flist, so a question: I recently came into possession of some whole-wheat gnocchi with sweet potato filling, and I am more excited about them than any pasta probably deserves.  The package says to boil them for a few minutes, but doesn't give any serving suggestions.  What should I put on them?  Tomato-based sauce doesn't seem quite appropriate.  Thoughts?  And please remember that I'm functionally illiterate when it comes to cooking.

Also, I've been feeling a bit like a useless lump lately.  If anyone would like to gently kick me and try to snap me out of my lumpitude, I'd appreciate it.

Comments

[pirateyes.livejournal.com]

butter and sage! butter and sage!

brown the butter, add fresh sage and season with salt & pepper, then toss with the gnocchi. hea-ven.

[lalazee.livejournal.com]

I'm seconding butter, sage, and salt and pepper. Absolutely. Never overpower gnocchi, especially with the sweet-potato kind. Eating it this way will almost be reminiscent of Thanksgiving or Christmas flavours! Make sure you don't overdo the sage - it'll taste wrong if you overload. Probably about a tablespoon, or two if it's a large amount? You can always add more. ♥ ♥

[medea-fic.livejournal.com]

I am thirding this and came in to recommend it. :)

[aprilleigh24.livejournal.com]

So you are saying you are limp and lonely and in need of a shove?

I have no advice re: food. Just had to comment cause of the lump thing.

[gryffin-draco.livejournal.com]

I actually LOVE doing a creamy tomato sauce with grated cheese over gnocchi but that's just me.

What might be really good is a bacon vodka creme sauce or you could sweeten it up with melted marshmallows on top...

[orphica.livejournal.com]

Sweet potatoes, butter and rosemary are an amazing combination! So maybe some sort of butter based sauce. Or even a nice olive oil maybe.

[zjofierose.livejournal.com]

gnocchi is awesome, but that's been covered.

*nudges you w a toe*
you are not a lump. you are a great author, and a lovely human being (bean?). we like you. :)