Gnocchi with sage butter sauce is a classic Italian dish that is both simple to make and incredibly delicious. The combination of tender gnocchi, savory sage, and nutty brown butter creates a symphony of flavors that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party dish, gnocchi with sage butter sauce is a perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
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
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.
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
BAKED GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND CHEESE
Soft pillowy nuggets of baked gnocchi are the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Culinary Ginger
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 2h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large saucepan with water. Add potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until potatoes are very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and run through a food mill or a ricer for a nice, smooth consistency. Place potatoes in a bowl and refrigerate until they are cool, 15 to 20 minutes; this will help keep them fluffy.
- Dust 2 sheet pans with flour and set aside.
- Mix cooled potatoes and 1 1/2 cups flour together on a clean work surface. Knead until dough is soft and smooth, 4 to 5 minutes, adding only enough flour so dough comes together and is not tacky.
- Cut dough into 4 equal parts. Roll 1/4 of the dough into a 3/4-inch log. Cut the log into 3/4-inch pieces. Roll the pieces over a gnocchi board or the back of a fork to create ridges and place onto a floured sheet pan in a single layer. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Let rolled gnocchi dry for 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter for cheese sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and continue to whisk until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Fontina cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir using a spoon until melted. Stir in sage and nutmeg. Stir in cooked gnocchi and transfer to a casserole or baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1394.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
GNOCCHI WITH SAGE BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
Published in the September 2007 restaurant issue of Bon Appetit, this recipe is from a popular Napa Valley restaurant, Cook St. Helena. this makes 6 first course or 4 main course servings.
Provided by Epi Curious
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 pastas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 the surface, then cook 1 minute longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to skillet with unseasoned melted butter. Saute 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.
- Note: These gnocchi are also delicious with a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce. Stir 1 cup cream and 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola in a medium saucepan until smooth. Add cooked browned gnocchi and toss to warm through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.8, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 139.8, Sodium 1282.8, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 13.5
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.
BURNT SAGE BUTTER SAUCE FOR GNOCCHI
Very quick and easy to make to accompany my (homemade) gnocchi recipe. To serve, divide gnocchi among bowls, spooning over burnt butter sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup (80g) grated/shaved parmesan cheese (optional).
Provided by tinaki99
Categories Sauces
Time 7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cook chopped butter until melted in a large frying pan, then add sage leaves. Cook butter and sage leaves, swirling pan often, for 4-5min or until sage leaves are crisp and butter deep nut-brown colour. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add gnocchi to frying pan and toss to coat in burnt sage butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.2, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 2.8, Protein 0.2
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh sage leaves. If you don't have fresh sage, you can use dried sage, but use half the amount.
- Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the sauce.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half.
- Gnocchi can be cooked in boiling water or baked in the oven. If you are baking them, be sure to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the gnocchi with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh sage.
Conclusion:
Gnocchi with sage butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the soft and pillowy gnocchi, the savory sage butter sauce, and the salty Parmesan cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover gnocchi.
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