Description
Gnocchi meets its match in this Sage Brown Butter Gnocchi recipe, where fluffy potato dumplings are enveloped in rich, nutty brown butter and crispy sage. This dish transforms a simple weeknight meal into a gourmet experience, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in comfort food at home. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself craving this elegant yet simple dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain gently.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant (5-7 minutes).
- Add sage leaves to the browned butter and sauté until crispy (1-2 minutes).
- Gently toss the cooked gnocchi in the skillet with the sage butter (1-2 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg