Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/3 cup for the work surface
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 20 fresh sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes