Potato Gnocchi in Burnt Butter Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 8

Potato Gnocchi in Burnt Butter Sauce - A flavorful Italian dish for your dinner table

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	500 g potato gnocchi
	1 tablespoon salt
	80 g butter , cut into cubes ( do n't substitute oil or margarine in this recipe )
	8 fresh sage leaves , roughly chopped
	4 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
	80 g fresh parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

545

Sugar

Fat

38g

Potato Gnocchi in Burnt Butter Sauce is a traditional Italian dish that is celebrated for its minimalist and comforting flavors. The gnocchi themselves are made from mashed potatoes and flour, which gives them a soft and pillowy texture. The dish is then elevated with the addition of brown butter and sage, which adds a nutty flavor and crispy texture to the dish. This recipe is perfect for hosting guests or as a weeknight dinner for your family.

Instructions

1.	Cook gnocchi in a pot of salted boiling water until they float to the top, then drain and set aside.
2.	Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, and stir constantly until the butter turns a light brown color and gives off a nutty aroma.
3.	Add the chopped garlic and sage leaves and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant and the sage becomes crispy.
4.	Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan and toss well to coat it in the butter sauce.
5.	Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

PROS

The combination of brown butter, garlic, and sage elevates the taste of this dish.

Potato Gnocchi in Burnt Butter Sauce is a simple and easy-to-make recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the use of butter and cheese.

It is not suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or have issues digesting cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.
The potato gnocchi in this recipe is a good source of carbohydrates, which is an essential macronutrient needed for energy. Sage is also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that may boost immunity and relieve symptoms of indigestion.