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Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Cultural Context

Potato gnocchi has roots in Northern Italy, where it was traditionally made with leftover bread or flour and potatoes. This dish reflects the Italian philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create comfort food. The brown butter sage sauce adds a nutty richness that beautifully complements the soft gnocchi. Today, gnocchi is enjoyed worldwide, with variations that include different sauces and fillings, showcasing its versatility and universal appeal.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3-4 tablespoons butter
4-6 Sage leaves
a little bit of Shallot
a little bit of garlic
cooked any pasta
about 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: semolina flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Heat a pan on high heat.

2

Add 3-4 tablespoons of butter to the pan.

3

Allow the butter to melt and brown, stirring occasionally.

4

After it starts to brown, reduce the heat to medium-low.

5

Cook the butter for about 20 minutes, letting it turn a deep dark brown.

6

Add 4-6 Sage leaves to the butter and let them cook until crispy, about 15-20 minutes.

7

At the last moment, add a little bit of Shallot and garlic to the sauce and stir.

8

Turn the heat down and let the Shallot and garlic soften in the sauce.

9

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and coat it well with the brown butter sauce.

10

Add about 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and mix together.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Gnocchi di PatateGnocchi with Sage Butter
Local Name: Gnocchi di patate con salsa burro e salvia

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