Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
Description
Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce is a straightforward recipe combining tender gnocchi with a butter sauce infused with fresh sage. The butter is cooked until it foams and just begins to brown, developing a warm nuttiness without burning. Sage leaves are added early in the foaming stage, allowing their earthy essence to meld with the butter.
The gnocchi, either homemade or store-bought, are cooked in salted boiling water until they rise to the surface, indicating doneness. Transferring them with a slotted spoon into the butter sauce introduces some water to the pan, which creates a slight sizzle and enhances the sauce’s flavor and texture. Tossing the gnocchi well ensures an even coating with the glossy, herbaceous butter sauce.
This simple recipe can serve as a light entrée or a side dish to roasted or grilled meats. Its delicate flavors highlight the fresh sage and creamy butter and allow the pillowy gnocchi to stand out. The sauce's quick preparation makes timing with the gnocchi critical to serve it freshly hot.
Use a light-colored pan to monitor the butter's browning and swirl occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat when the butter just turns a light brown, as it continues cooking with the residual heat. This sauce adapts well to other herbs or additions like garlic or lemon for varied dishes.
Ingredients
- 15.8 oz (450g) gnocchi or storebought, homemade
- 3.5 oz (100g) butter
- 6-7 sage leaves
Instructions
- Whether you're using homemade or storebought gnocchi bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi.
- Meanwhile, add the butter to a large pan. When the butter starts to foam add the sage leaves. Watch the butter swirling from time to time until the butter starts to brown then turn off the heat. This should only take 1 minute or 2.
- When the gnocchi floats to the top of the water remove them with a slotted spoon to the butter sauce. The added water will sizzle in the pan and gives added flavour to the sauce.
- Toss the gnocchi in the sauce and serve.
Notes
- Use a light-colored pan to easily monitor the butter’s browning stage and avoid burning.
- Add sage leaves when the butter begins to foam to infuse flavor without overcooking the herb.
- Remove the butter from heat once it turns light brown to prevent it from burning further.
- Prepare the sauce as the gnocchi cooks so it is ready when the gnocchi are done.
- This sauce works well beyond gnocchi, pairing nicely with fresh pasta, chicken, steak, or with added garlic and lemon for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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