Description
This Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that pairs pillowy gnocchi with nutty browned butter, fragrant sage, and savory Parmesan cheese. It’s a simple yet elegant meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Gnocchi:
- 16 ounces gnocchi, homemade or store bought
Brown Butter Sage Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 sprigs fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Gnocchi: Cook the gnocchi according to recipe or package directions. Drain well.
- Brown the Butter: In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter with sage leaves until it browns and develops a nutty aroma, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Heat olive oil in the pan, add gnocchi, and cook until golden on one side, about 5-6 minutes. Add back the browned butter, cook briefly.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- View our favorite homemade gnocchi recipe here.
- Watch the browning butter closely to prevent burning.
- If using premade browned butter, add 4 tablespoons after cooking sage in olive oil.
- Let the gnocchi brown without stirring for a nice crust.
- Fresh sage should be cooked before serving; dried sage can be substituted.
- Enhance with grated Parmesan, lemon zest, or fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
