Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage
Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter with crispy fried sage leaves and a shower of Parmesan. Five ingredients, ten minutes, restaurant-quality results.
5 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package directions (usually 2-3 minutes, until they float). Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan, for 3-4 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Watch carefully; it goes from brown to burnt quickly.
Tip: Use a light-colored pan so you can see the butter change color. The milk solids will turn from white to golden to amber.
Add sage leaves to the brown butter and fry for 30 seconds until crispy. Add pine nuts if using and toast 30 seconds.
Add the drained gnocchi and toss gently to coat. Add a splash of cooking water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a generous amount of grated Parmesan.
Nutrition per Serving
420kcal
Calories
14g
Protein
46g
Carbs
22g
Fat
2g
Fiber
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