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1) Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi

Nutty, slightly sweet, and the kind of comforting that makes you close your eyes for a second. This is my go-to rushed weeknight move when I want something that tastes intentional but I have exactly no mental bandwidth left. Store-bought gnocchi does the hard part. You just have to not walk away fro
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 –10 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 garlic clove smashed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for extra crisp

Method
 

  1. Boil gnocchi 2–3 minutes until they float, then drain well.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it smells nutty and turns light brown.
  3. Add sage and garlic; cook 30 seconds, then remove garlic.
  4. Add gnocchi and olive oil; press down slightly and let sit undisturbed 2–3 minutes to get crisp edges.
  5. Toss gently, cook another 1–2 minutes until all sides have some color.
  6. Season, sprinkle Parmesan, and serve immediately.