Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
Soft pillowy gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter, fragrant sage, and plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano. This simple Italian dish feels cozy, elegant, and restaurant-worthy with just a handful of ingredients. Mangia!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Homemade Authentic Italian Potato Gnocchi Recipe or store bought gnocchi
Garlic Brown Butter Sage Sauce
- 4 tablespoons good quality butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic finely chopped
- 5-6 fresh sage leaves
- freshly grated parmigiano cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to the recipe instructions. Once they float to the surface, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate and drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and sage leaves and cook gently until the butter turns lightly golden and smells rich and nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Stir often and watch carefully so the garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan in an even layer. Let them cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until lightly crisp and golden on one side.
- Gently toss the gnocchi in the brown butter sauce until well coated and warmed through.
- Finish with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and serve immediately. Mangia!
Notes
Elena’s Best Tips
- Brown butter happens quickly, so keep a close eye on it. You want golden brown bits and a nutty aroma, not burnt butter.
- Let the gnocchi sit undisturbed in the pan to create those crispy golden edges.
- Fresh sage makes all the difference in this recipe. The leaves become lightly crisp and flavor the butter beautifully.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan or the gnocchi will steam instead of crisp.
- Save a little pasta water or gnocchi cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Finish with plenty of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for the best flavor.
- This sauce is best served immediately while the butter is warm and glossy.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg
