Gnocchi with sage butter, crispy sage and parmesan
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Gnocchi with sage

For gnocchi with sage butter, the gnocchi are briefly cooked and then swirled in brown butter with sage. Parmesan and a spoonful of cooking water make the sauce shiny and connect it to the gnocchi.

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Total time 25 min
Calories 560 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Gnocchi with sage butter and parmesan

This dish stands and falls with the butter. It is supposed to smell golden brown and nutty. Sage becomes crispy in it, then the gardened gnocchi come in. Too long heat makes sage bitter and gnocchi dry.

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Recipe

Gnocchi with sage

Gnocchi with sage need only a few ingredients: potato gnocchi, butter, fresh sage leaves, parmesan and some cooking water. The butter can become nutty, but not burn.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Garnish gnocchi

    Garnish Gnocchi in salt water according to the package, until they rise to the surface. Pick up some cooking water.

  2. 2

    Browning butter

    Melt butter in a large pan and brown slightly until it smells nutty.

  3. 3

    Add sage

    Place sage leaves in the butter and leave to be crispy. Do not let the heat become too strong.

  4. 4

    Swivel gnocchi

    Place gnocchi in the pan and swirl with some cooking water until the butter covers it.

  5. 5

    Flavouring

    Add Parmesan, pepper and lemon abrass as desired. Serve immediately.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Gnocchi with sage

Watching Butter

Brown butter is supposed to smell nutty. When it gets too dark, it tastes bitter.

Fry sage short

Sage quickly becomes crispy, but burns just as quickly.

Reserve the cooking water

A small spoon of cooking water combines butter and Parmesan better with the gnocchi.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Roasted walnuts fit well with brown butter and give extra bite.

Fried pumpkin cubes make the dish more autumnal. Sage and Parmesan fit very well.

Nutrition per serving

560kcal
72.0 gCarbohydrates
14.0 gProtein
23.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Gnocchi with sage

Yes, fresh gnocchi from the refrigerated shelf work very well and make the recipe fast.

It is golden brown and smells nutty. If it is dark or smoked, it tastes bitter.

They were cooked too long or stirred too much. Just cook briefly and gently swirl.

A green salad, roasted nuts or fried pumpkin fit well.

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