Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this indulgent Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce—a classic Italian dish that’s as simple as it is luxurious. Tender, pillowy potato gnocchi is coated in a golden, nutty brown butter sauce infused with the earthy aroma of fresh sage. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this elegant recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or sophisticated dinner parties. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan and a whisper of nutmeg for added depth, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Serve this comforting yet refined dish as a main course or alongside a crisp green salad for an unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams potato gnocchi
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 10 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: nutmeg, freshly grated
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat for the gnocchi.
While the water heats up, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, add the sage leaves directly to the skillet.
Continue to cook the butter, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This will take about 4–5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the sage infuse in the brown butter while you cook the gnocchi.
Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions or until the gnocchi float to the surface, around 2–3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked gnocchi directly from the water to the skillet with the sage brown butter.
Toss the gnocchi gently in the sauce to coat evenly. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, if using.
Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.1 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 4624 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 724 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 766 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
