Chef John’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients 1 large orange sweet potato 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (optional) 1 large egg, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed Bacon-Butter Sauce (Optional): 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary salt to taste … Read more