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Gnocchi in Brown Butter Herb Sauce
This gnocchi recipe with lemony brown butter sage sauce elevates store-bought gnocchi to the next level and is a breeze to make! This easy yet elegant dinner rivals any restaurant - perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or even busy weeknights surrounded by family. To make this recipe, the potato gnocchi are pan seared until crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside then drenched in an intoxicating nutty, garlic, brown butter sage sauce spiked with lemon and fresh Parmesan. It’s heavenly! Serve this quick-cooking gnocchi and sauce with a simple green salad or roasted butternut squash along with garlic bread and dinner is served!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- pan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Toasted Gnocchi
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Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water just until they float to the top, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. This should be about ⏱️ 1 minute less than the package directions. Drain the gnocchi and gently toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent them from sticking together.
3
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the gnocchi in a single layer and cook each side until golden and crispy, turning with tongs. Remove to paper towels. Repeat with remaining gnocchi.
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Brown Butter Herb Sauce:
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To the same nonstick skillet (if it has a light bottom) or a large sauté pan with a light bottom (such as a stainless steel pan), melt the butter over medium heat, whisking constantly. Once melted, add sage leaves and red pepper flakes. Continue to cook and whisk for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes until you see brown bits on the bottom of the pan, the butter has turned a light brown color and it smells nutty.
fresh sage leaves25
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Remove from heat and add basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk off heat for another ⏱️ 30 seconds. Season with 1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (you can start with less and add more after you add the Parmesan).
garlic (minced)2 clovesfresh lemon juice2 tablespoons
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Add gnocchi and Parmesan and stir to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
salt and pepper to taste
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