Gnocchi with sage and brown butter is a classic Italian dish that is both simple to prepare and utterly delicious. The combination of tender gnocchi, crispy sage, and nutty brown butter creates a symphony of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.
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GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE
Provided by Marc Forgione
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 & SAGE
Steps:
- 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 in. 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 tsp. 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.
- 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 : ServingSize six., Calories 430 kcal, Fat 190 kcal, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 22 g, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 720 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7 g
GNOCCHI WITH SAGE-BUTTER SAUCE
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
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
RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND BROWN BUTTER
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE
These dumplings have a light texture, thanks to the addition of fresh ricotta cheese. Drain the ricotta in a sieve for two hours before starting the recipe.
Categories Pasta Appetizer Vegetarian Parmesan Ricotta Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Winter Sage Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 10-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes on plate; microwave on high until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Cut in half and cool. Scrape sweet potato flesh into medium bowl and mash; transfer 3 cups to large bowl. Add ricotta cheese; blend well. Add Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg; mash to blend. Mix in flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface; divide into 6 equal pieces. Rolling between palms and floured work surface, form each piece into 20-inch-long rope (about 1 inch in diameter), sprinkling with flour as needed if sticky. Cut each rope into 20 pieces. Roll each piece over tines of fork to indent. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Bring large pot of water to boil; add 2 tablespoons salt and return to boil. Working in batches, boil gnocchi until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer gnocchi to clean rimmed baking sheet. Cool completely. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until butter solids are brown and have toasty aroma, swirling pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped sage (mixture will bubble up). Turn off heat. Season sage butter generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer half of sage butter to large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add half of gnocchi. Sauté until gnocchi are heated through, about 6 minutes. Empty skillet onto rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining sage butter and gnocchi.
- Divide gnocchi and sauce among shallow bowls. Garnish with sage leaves.
GNOCCHI IN SAGE BUTTER
Buttery garlic and sage sauce adds melt-in-your-mouth flavor to these feather-light but filling and oh-so-easy, homemade potato puffs from our Test Kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Over warm burner or very low heat, stir potatoes for 1-2 minutes or until steam is evaporated. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a small bowl; cool slightly. In a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil., Using a fork, make a well in the potatoes. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and into well. Whisk the egg, salt and nutmeg; pour into well. Stir until blended. Knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll portions into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork. Cook gnocchi in boiling water in batches for 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a strainer and keep warm., In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook for 1-2 minutes or until butter and garlic are golden brown. Add gnocchi; stir gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND SAGE
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
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.
GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND BROWN BUTTER
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
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.
PAN-SEARED GNOCCHI WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND SAGE
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
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
AWESOME GNOCCHI WITH PEAS, TOMATOES, AND SAGE BROWN BUTTER
I combined Mario Batali's basic gnocchi recipe with a sauce from Food and Wine magazine. Mario's recipe for gnocchi - definitely the best (and I've tried many). My wife calls them "little pillows of deliciousness". The ice bath may seem like an extra step, but I think its the trick to the whole thing. Definitely awesome gnocchi!
Provided by Chef Art
Categories European
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put potatoes in a large pot (skins on), cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook at a low boil until the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes - drain.
- While potatoes are still warm, peel off skins and discard. Pass all potatoes through a ricer onto a clean counter/work surface.
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot with 1 tablespoon of salt. Setup an ice bath nearby (large bowl filled with water and ice cubes to keep water very cold).
- Make a well in the center of the riced potatoes, then sprinkle all over with flour. Break the eggs into the center of the well. Add salt (1 tsp.). Using a fork, blend egg and salt together, then incorporate flour and potatoes (like making pasta). Once the dough begins to come together, begin kneading lightly until it forms a ball, then knead for another 4 minutes, or until the dough is dry to the touch.
- Divide the dough into 6 balls. Roll one ball into a rope 3/4 inch in diameter, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece down the back of a fork to create ridges (or against the back of a gnocchi ridger). Drop gnocchi into the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, about 1 minute. Use a slotted or strainer spoon to transfer from boiling water to the ice bath. Repeat with the remaining 5 balls (do not try to cook all gnocchi at once). Add ice to the ice bath as needed (ice will melt as you add hot gnocchi).
- When all gnocchi have been cooked and cooled in the ice bath, transfer gnocchi to another bowl using a slotted or strainer spoon and toss with the canola oil. Place in fridge until ready to use (up to 48 hours). NOTE: I strongly recommend using the ice bath, even if you plan on eating them immediately. By cooling them in the ice bath and then reheating them all at once, it allows all of the gnocchi to reheat simultaneously and evenly.
- When ready to serve, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil with 2 tablespoons of salt.
- Drop gnocchi into the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface (about 1-3 minutes). Remove using a slotted or strainer spoon and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large, deep saute pan. Add the sage and parsley and cook over MEDIUM-HIGH heat until sage is crisp and butter starts to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the gnocchi and lemon zest and toss well.
- Add the peas, tomatoes, and a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and cook, tossing until heated through, about 2-5 minutes. Add the parmesan cheese, transfer to a warmed serving dish, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.9, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 125.9, Sodium 354.9, Carbohydrate 82.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 21
GNOCCHI WITH SAGE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Steam potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes, then mash until smooth. Mix in next 4 ingredients. Add yolk; mix until blended. Gradually mix in 1 cup flour. Knead until blended and smooth, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if very moist, about 2 minutes.
- Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll 1 piece on lightly floured surface into 24-inch-long rope. Cut rope into 1-inch pieces. Holding gnocchi in palm, roll whisk over each to form indentations. Transfer gnocchi to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Cook 8 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add sage and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet; set aside. Working in 2 batches, cook gnocchi in large pot of boiling salted water until they float to surface, then cook 1 minute longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to skillet with unseasoned melted butter. Sauté all gnocchi over medium-low heat until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. DO AHEAD: Gnocchi and sage brown butter sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Pour sage brown butter sauce over gnocchi; toss to coat and warm through, about 1 minute. Divide equally among bowls and serve
Tips:
- To make the lightest gnocchi, use a light hand when mixing the dough. Overworking the dough will make the gnocchi tough. - Use a potato ricer to get the smoothest gnocchi. A ricer will help to remove any lumps from the potatoes, resulting in a smooth and creamy dough. - If you don't have a potato ricer, you can use a food processor to mash the potatoes. Just be sure to not over-process the potatoes, or they will become gluey. - Make sure to boil the gnocchi in salted water. This will help to flavor the gnocchi and prevent them from sticking together. - Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling the gnocchi. If you do, the gnocchi will stick together and become mushy. - Cook the gnocchi until they float to the top of the water. This means that they are cooked through. - Don't rinse the gnocchi after cooking them. This will remove the starch from the gnocchi, making them sticky. - Serve the gnocchi immediately with your favorite sauce. Gnocchi is best when eaten fresh.Conclusion:
Gnocchi with sage and brown butter is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give gnocchi with sage and brown butter a try. You won't be disappointed.
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