Quick Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce
Indulge in a delightfully simple and incredibly flavorful weeknight meal with this quick gnocchi recipe. Pillowy potato gnocchi are tossed in a fragrant, nutty brown butter sauce infused with fresh sage. It's a comforting vegetarian dish that comes together in minutes with common pantry ingredients, perfect for a busy evening.
1Ingredients
- 500 gramPotato Gnocchi (store-bought)
- 0.5 cupUnsalted Butter
- 15 leavesFresh Sage Leaves
- 0.3 cupParmesan Cheese (for serving, optional)
- 1 pinchSalt
- 1 pinchBlack Pepper
2Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
⏱ 3 min - 2
While the water heats, melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fresh sage leaves to the butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a light golden brown and smells nutty, and the sage leaves become crispy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter. Remove the skillet from the heat.
⏱ 5 min - 3
Once the water is boiling, add the gnocchi to the pot. Cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes, or until the gnocchi float to the surface.
⏱ 3 min - 4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked gnocchi directly from the pot into the skillet with the sage butter sauce. Reserve a tablespoon or two of the gnocchi cooking water if the sauce appears too thick later.
⏱ 1 min - 5
Toss the gnocchi gently in the sage butter sauce to ensure they are evenly coated. If the sauce seems too dry, add a small splash of the reserved gnocchi water. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱ 1 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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