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Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
Savory & satisfying Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi is such a hearty dish, perfect for dinner any day of the week!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 sprigs fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and 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
- View our favorite homemade gnocchi recipe here.
- The butter can very quickly go from browned to burned so keep a close eye on it. Once it is golden in color, it should be removed from the pan.
- If you have premade browned butter (Trader Joe's and other stores have it but I also keep some in my fridge), you will need 4 tablespoons. Cook the sage in the olive oil for about 1 minute before adding the gnocchi.
- When adding the gnocchi to the pan and don't stir them, let them brown on one side to get a crust.
- I leave the sage leaves whole but you can coarsely chop them if you'd like. Sage should always be cooked before serving. Fresh sage leaves are best but you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves (not ground sage) in place.
- We love to add parmesan cheese (freshly grated) and even a small sprinkle of lemon zest and/or fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
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: 4Serving
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.