Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
Soft and light homemade gnocchi tossed in a simple yet delicious brown butter and sage sauce. Whether you make the gnocchi from scratch or choose storebought this simple dinner has a beautiful flavour which fits both busy weeknights or an elegant dinner party.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 15.8 oz (450g) homemade gnocchi ( or storebought)
- 3.5 oz (100g) butter
- 6-7 sage leaves
Instructions
- 1
Whether you're using homemade or storebought gnocchi bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi.
- 2
Meanwhile, add the butter to a large pan. When the butter starts to foam add the sage leaves. Watch the butter swirling from time to time until the butter starts to brown then turn off the heat. This should only take 1 minute or 2.
- 3
When the gnocchi floats to the top of the water remove them with a slotted spoon to the butter sauce. The added water will sizzle in the pan and gives added flavour to the sauce.
- 4
Toss the gnocchi in the sauce and serve.