Best 6 Gnocchi With Sage And Brown Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of homemade gnocchi paired with the aromatic essence of sage and nutty brown butter. This classic Italian dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The soft and pillowy gnocchi, crafted from scratch using simple ingredients, melts in your mouth, while the crispy sage leaves add a touch of earthy goodness. The rich and flavorful brown butter sauce, made with browned butter, garlic, and a hint of lemon zest, ties all the elements together, creating a harmonious and unforgettable culinary experience.

Alongside the classic gnocchi with sage and brown butter, this article also offers variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For a vegetarian delight, try the gnocchi with roasted butternut squash and goat cheese, where the sweetness of the squash and the tanginess of the goat cheese complement the gnocchi perfectly. If you're craving a heartier meal, opt for the gnocchi with sausage and kale, which combines the savory flavors of sausage with the nutritious goodness of kale. And for a lighter and refreshing option, the gnocchi with pesto and peas brings together the vibrant flavors of pesto and the sweetness of peas, creating a delightful summer dish.

With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of making homemade gnocchi. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find everything you need to create this classic Italian dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE



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These light, tender gnocchi are a great use for leftover mashed potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
8 fresh sage leaves, finely sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, egg yolk, lemon zest, olive oil, flour, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir until incorporated. Divide dough into fourths. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1/4 of the dough into a 3/4-inch-diameter log. Cut the log into 3/4-inch-long pieces. Pick up one piece of dough, and press onto the back of a fork with your thumb. Still using your thumb, roll dough off fork, forming a "C" shape; the indentations from the tines should be visible. Place the gnocchi on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with the remaining pieces of dough, arranging finished gnocchi in a single layer. Repeat with the remaining 3 portions of dough.
  • Fill a large saucepan with water, and add 2 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil. Have ready a colander set over a bowl. Add 1/4 of the gnocchi, and cook until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked gnocchi to the colander. Cook the remaining gnocchi.
  • Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add butter. When butter begins to brown, about 2 minutes, add pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to high. Add the gnocchi and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sage has wilted and the gnocchi have heated through, 1 1/2 minutes. Serve immediately, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND BROWN BUTTER



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup drained whole-milk ricotta
1 large egg
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
15 large sage leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the gnocchi: Combine the flour, Parmesan, lemon zest and salt in a medium bowl. Add the ricotta and egg. Mix well with a wooden spoon or your fingers until the dough just comes together, taking care not to overwork the dough, which could cause it to become tough.
  • Scrape the dough onto a well-floured work surface and pat into a rough square. Cut the dough into fourths with a bench scraper or knife. Gently roll each piece into a foot-long rope about an inch in diameter, flouring as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to the work surface. Cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces with a bench scraper or knife and set aside.
  • For the sauce: Heat 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat in a skillet large enough to accommodate all of the gnocchi without crowding. When the butter begins to foam, add the gnocchi to the skillet and cook, turning as necessary, until they're browned and crisp on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the sage leaves and cook until crisp, 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle in the Parmesan while turning the gnocchi. Let the sauce ingredients emulsify and form a silken coating, about 1 minute. Add more water if the skillet looks too dry. Spoon the gnocchi and sauce into shallow bowls and serve immediately.

GNOCCHI WITH SAGE-BUTTER SAUCE



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A delicious sage, butter, garlic and cheese sauce makes a delicious side dish or complete meal!

Provided by Gina Izzy Shores

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (12 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
¼ cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the gnocchi pasta, and cook until they float to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic has softened and is beginning to turn golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the sage and salt for a few seconds, then add the cooked gnocchi. Toss gently with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and the pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 51.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 32.1 g, Sodium 977.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND BROWN BUTTER



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You can't get any more fundamental than this preparation -- the sauce calls for only two ingredients, plus a sprinkle of salt and pepper to finish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
16 sage leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
Basic Potato Gnocchi
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides and butter begins to brown. Add sage; cook, stirring, until leaves are crisp and butter is golden brown. Transfer sage leaves to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve brown butter in skillet with heat off.
  • Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the salt. Add half the gnocchi; when they rise to the top (after about 2 minutes), continue to cook until tender, about 15 seconds more. Transfer gnocchi with a slotted spoon to oiled baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining gnocchi.
  • Reheat reserved brown butter over medium heat. Add gnocchi; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Add reserved sage leaves, and gently toss.

GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE



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Provided by Marc Forgione

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
3 large russet potatoes (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
1 to 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 large egg
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
4 sage leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shaved and/or coarsely grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour a mound of kosher salt onto a rimmed baking sheet. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and nestle them in the salt; this prevents the potatoes from browning and draws out their moisture. Bake the potatoes until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Let sit until just cool enough to handle.
  • Halve the potatoes lengthwise and scoop the flesh into a potato ricer; discard the skin. Press the flesh through the ricer onto a floured counter or cutting board; let cool 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread out the potatoes slightly. Beat the egg with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl and drizzle over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the potato mixture with 1 cup flour and knead until a smooth dough forms, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour if the dough is sticky. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Lightly flour your surface. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and roll into "snakes," about 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut into 1/2-to-1-inch lengths with a bench cutter or knife; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly dust with flour.
  • Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Cook, stirring, until the butter develops brown flecks and smells nutty. Watch it closely to keep the butter solids from burning. Remove from the heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi; wait until they float to the surface, then simmer 30 more seconds. (Taste one to make sure it's cooked through.) Return the brown butter to medium-low heat. Scoop the gnocchi from the pot with a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to the skillet and toss until some of the brown-butter flecks stick to the gnocchi. Add the red pepper flakes, sage and a few tablespoons of the gnocchi cooking water; toss again. Remove from the heat and add half of the cheese. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining cheese.

PAN-SEARED GNOCCHI WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND SAGE



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from Fine Cooking #90. I've also posted the Potato Gnocchi recipe on this site. I think these are too rich for a main course, but they make for a killer side dish!!!

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed
2 lbs potato gnocchi (I have a gnocchi recipe posted - 1 recipe of that is just right)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 even pieces
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
18 large fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the Gnocchi:.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add about one-third of the gnocchi. To get the gnocchi into the boiling water, fold the parchment ends to form a chute and gently shake the gnocchi out, taking care not to clump them together as you drop them inches Give one gentle stir, wait until the gnocchi all float to the surface of the water, and then cook them for 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbs. of the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is completely melted, use a large slotted spoon or a strainer to transfer the cooked gnocchi from the boiling water to the skillet, shaking off as much water as possible first. The gnocchi should form a single layer in the skillet. (If the butter is melted before the gnocchi cook, take it off the heat; if the gnocchi cook before the butter is fully melted, it's fine to add the gnocchi.) Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons salt and cook, shaking the pan occasionally to turn the gnocchi, until they're lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi.
  • Make the Sauce:.
  • Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Put it over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter has almost completely melted, stir in the sage leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a light brown color (be careful not to let it burn) and the sage leaves darken and crisp up slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the reserved gnocchi and the lemon zest to the pan and toss to coat well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 56, Sodium 293.6, Carbohydrate 0.1, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh sage: Fresh sage leaves have a more intense flavor than dried sage, so they're the best choice for this recipe.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the gnocchi, don't overcrowd the pan or they will stick together and become mushy. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the gnocchi until they are golden brown: The gnocchi should be cooked until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Use a good quality butter: The butter you use for the brown butter sauce should be a good quality unsalted butter. This will help to ensure that the sauce has a rich flavor.
  • Don't overcook the brown butter: The brown butter sauce should be cooked until it is golden brown and香ばしい, but don't overcook it or it will become bitter.

Conclusion:

Gnocchi with Sage and Brown Butter is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The gnocchi are soft and pillowy, the sage adds a touch of earthiness, and the brown butter sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish.

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