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Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce

November 30, 2020 8 Comments

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This Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce is a decadent comfort food dish that takes less than 15 minutes to make. It’s a one pot recipe that’s perfect for date night in!

Overhead photo of a plate of Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce on a marble board with sage leaves on a plate

Gnocchi is my kryptonite. I don’t induldge often, but when I do, the heavens sing! And so does my belly!

My sheet pan gnocchi with veggies and mushroom florentine gnocchi are also two favorites here at the BHK.

I know the holiday season is a busy time for everyone, so a dish like this Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce is just what you need on the menu. It’s a savory dish that comes together in less than 15 minutes, only requires a handful of ingredients and the nutty, sweet taste of the brown butter with the crispy savory sage leaves and walnuts truly come together to delight your taste buds.

Pot filled with Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce on a marble board

If you’re not familiar with gnocchi, you’re in for a treat.

What is gnocchi?

Gnocchi is an Italian pasta. The most common is classic potato gnocchi. It consists of cooked mashed potatoes, flour and eggs.

 

Overhead photo of pot filled with walnuts and sage leaves on a marble board

 

Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce Ingredients

•potato gnocchi

•good quality butter

•chopped walnuts

•garlic

•sage leaves

•Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

•salt and pepper

 

While your gnocchi is cooking, you’ll make your brown butter sage sauce which will take only about 4-5 minutes. You’ll melt some butter over medium heat with the sage leaves until you see some brown flecks and smell the distinct nutty flavor. You’ll need to watch it carefully, because it’ll go from that wonderful nutty smell to burnt rather quickly. The sage leaves will begin to crisp up. Then you’ll add your garlic and chopped walnuts.

When the sauce is finished cooking, you’ll simply add the cooked gnocchi, season with some salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with some freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and perhaps a glass of wine on the side. It’s as easy as that. Dinner is served. Enjoy!

Up close overhead photo of plate of Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce Recipe:

As mentioned above, watch the butter as it’s cooking because it goes from perfectly browned to burnt rather quickly.

I like to serve my gnocchi with a sprinkle or so of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

 

Up close overhead photo of a pot filled with Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce

 

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Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

This This Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce is a decadent comfort food dish that takes less than 15 minutes to make. It's a one pot recipe that's perfect for date night in! is a decadent comfort food dish that takes less than 20 minutes to make. It's a one pot recipe that's perfect for date night in!

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gnocchi, pasta, comfort food, brown butter, sage leaves
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1 16-oz. package potato gnocchi
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, for sprinkling and serving, if desired
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions. Drain.

  2. Heat butter in a large pot or skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the sage leaves and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the butter begins to show some brown flecks and smell nutty, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and walnuts and the cooked gnocchi and gently toss until well combined. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with some freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Gnocchi with Walnut Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 161mg7%
Potassium 146mg4%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 740IU15%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    November 30, 2020 at 10:55 am

    Love the simple preparation and delicious results! Always a great combination :) Will be putting this one on the menu soon.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 30, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      Enjoy Jennifer!

      Reply
  2. Marissa says

    November 30, 2020 at 11:24 am

    15 minutes to this beautiful dish? I’m in! I know exactly what I’m making for our next date night.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 30, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      Perfect Marissa! You’ll love it!

      Reply
  3. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    November 30, 2020 at 10:51 pm

    Total comfort food, Mary Ann!! I love gnocchi and that brown butter sauce? Heavenly!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 1, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Thanks Katherine!

      Reply
  4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    December 1, 2020 at 9:15 am

    Gnocchi for the win! And brown butter and sage? Oh yeah … what a combo! Pinned and getting on the dinner menu soon :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 1, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Hope you enjoy it if you give it a try Dawn!

      Reply

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