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pillowy golden gnocchi glistening in browned butter with crispy sage leaves and a dusting of Parmesan, shown in a wide horizontal shot in a shallow bowl, on a rustic wooden table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

Delicate potato gnocchi in a savory nutty brown butter and sage sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 12 fresh sage leaves
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float, about 2 to 3 minutes, then drain.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the sage leaves.
  3. Cook until the butter turns golden and nutty and the sage crisps, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the drained gnocchi and toss to coat in the sage butter.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and finish with Parmesan.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Watch the butter closely. It should go golden and nutty, not dark or burnt.