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Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
This Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi recipe features tender gnocchi pan-fried to develop golden crusts and finished with a nutty browned butter sauce infused with fresh sage. The combination of browned butter and fragrant sage leaves highlights the pillowy potato dumplings. Parmesan and seasoning enhance the rich savory flavor, making this a refined yet straightforward dish to serve alongside fresh salads or family meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
309 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces gnocchi homemade or store bought
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 prigs sage fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the gnocchi according to recipe or package directions. Drain well.
- While the gnocchi is cooking, add the butter and sage leaves to a large pan over medium high heat. Stir the butter occasionally until it begins to lightly brown and have a slightly nutty smell, about 2 minutes (the time can vary based on the type of pan).
- Remove the butter from the pan and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the pan (add a few extra sage leaves if you have them to flavor the oil) and heat over medium-high heat. Add the drained gnocchi to the pan and cook until golden on one side without stirring, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the browned butter back to the pan and mix with the gnocchi. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Season generously with salt and fresh black pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
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Notes
- Brown butter requires attention; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden to avoid burning.
- Use fresh sage leaves for the best flavor, or substitute with ½ teaspoon dried sage (not ground).
- When pan-frying gnocchi, let them brown on one side without stirring for a crisp crust.
- Optionally, add lemon zest or fresh parsley for an herbal brightness alongside parmesan cheese.
- If using pre-made browned butter, 4 tablespoons are sufficient; cook sage in olive oil before adding gnocchi to layer flavors.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
585mg
(24%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 585mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.