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10) Brown Butter Lemon Caper Gnocchi

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potato gnocchi store-bought
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon zest and 2 tbsp juice
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 1 garlic clove smashed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Boil gnocchi per package, drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, watching until it turns light brown and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and capers, cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water. Stir and simmer 1 minute.
  5. Toss gnocchi into the skillet, add Parmesan, season, and heat 1–2 minutes.
  6. Finish with parsley if using and serve immediately.