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Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Butter & Basil
This easy pan seared gnocchi recipe will not disappoint, prepare it for a quick but romantic dinner or as the perfect weeknight dinner. It starts with fresh gnocchi found in the refrigerated pasta section, so it is super quick and easy, but we also have the recipe to make your own homemade gnocchi if you have the time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 1 pound fresh gnocchi
- 6 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble, then add a dash of salt and pepper and turn off the heat.
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If you want to boil the gnocchi first.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pre made gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes, or until they float to the top of the boiling water.
- Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and place them spaced apart on a serving platter lined with a clean towel. Gently pat them dry, being sure they don't stick together.
- Turn the heat back on under the skillet with the browned butter and after a minute or two transfer the gnocchi to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
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If you want to pan fry gnocchi without boiling them first.
- Add the gnocchi directly to the melted butter and coat completely and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, mixing and turning the gnocchi as they pan fry.
- Once the gnocchi are pan fried, mix in the fresh basil leaves and Pecorino Romano and gently stir, then turn off the heat.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
753mg
(31%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
710IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
Serving | 100g | |
Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
Protein | 7g | 14% |
Fat | 20g | 31% |
Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.