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Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Crispy Pancetta, and Sage

Pan Seared Brown Butter Gnocchi with Crispy Pancetta and Sage is a simple Italian pasta dish made with soft potato gnocchi sauteed in brown butter, crispy pancetta, and sage. It is an easy weeknight dinner for the family.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 - 24 ounces gnocchi depending on how much sauce you want
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 8 -12 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 lb. pancetta or bacon cooked until crispy and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish. I love to use shaved parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot of water on high until it begins to boil. Generously salt the water. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
  2. While gnocchi is cooking, cook pancetta or bacon until crispy.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. After several minutes, add the sage leaves. Cook until the sage is crispy and the butter starts to turn a golden brown color -- about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Drain the gnocchi and add it to the skillet. Toss to coat with butter sauce. Add pancetta (or bacon).
  5. Add parmesan cheese.
  6. Toss and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve with crispy sage leaves and shaved parmesan cheese as garnish.