Deliciously simple to make (and hard to resist), Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi is a restaurant quality dish made easy at home! These little irresistible dumplings are pan-fried with browned butter and sage, then topped with parmesan cheese before serving. So simple, so sumptuous, and oh so good!
Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
Gnocchi are little pillowy dumplings made from potatoes and flour (they can have other ingredients like ricotta too). Store-bought gnocchi dumplings tend to be a little more firm while homemade is more tender and fluffy. Either is delicious in this recipe. The sauce is simple with browned butter, herbs, and cheese. If using store bought gnocchi, this dish comes together in about 20 minutes start to finish!
Ingredients & Variations
GNOCCHI Make fresh homemade gnocchi or use a prepackaged version from the store, either are delicious in this recipe. Homemade versions have a softer fluffy texture while pre-made tend to be a bit more firm. THE SAUCE Gnocchi doesn’t usually require much sauce. Butter and a little sprinkling of parmesan cheese is perfection! In this recipe we make brown butter which adds another layer of flavor. Brown butter is butter cooked in a pan until it starts to brown and has a nice nutty fragrance, it only takes a couple of minutes.
How to Make Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
Whether using store-bought or homemade gnocchi, these dumplings will be a hit!
Tips for Success
Make sure to boil the gnocchi before pan-frying. The butter can go from brown to burned very quickly so keep an eye on it. Fresh sage leaves are best but you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves (not ground sage) in place. When adding the gnocchi to the pan and don’t stir them, let them brown on one side to get a crust. Remember gnocchi are soft and gentle, so go easy on them!
Leftovers?
Cooked gnocchi (homemade or storebought) will keep in the refrigerator for three days. To reheat, place in pan with a little melted butter and cook until heated through. Cooked gnocchi can also be frozen. Place them on a parchment-lined pan and put them in the freezer. Once they have frozen, put them in an air-tight container and freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for 2 months.
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