Crispy Brown Butter Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Sage
A quick and easy recipe featuring store-bought potato gnocchi pan-fried to crispy perfection, tossed in nutty brown butter with crispy prosciutto and fragrant sage for a comforting and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) store-bought potato gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- 3 ounces (85g) prosciutto, thinly sliced and roughly chopped
- About 10 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the prosciutto into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and pick the sage leaves from their stems. Rinse and pat dry if needed.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the gnocchi in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring to develop a golden, crispy crust on one side.
- Flip the gnocchi gently and cook the other side for another 3 minutes until firm yet tender inside.
- In a separate small saucepan or after removing gnocchi, melt the butter over medium heat, swirling frequently until it turns a nutty amber color (3-5 minutes).
- Add the sage leaves and minced garlic to the browned butter, letting them sizzle for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Return the crispy gnocchi to the pan, pour the brown butter sauce with sage and garlic over, and sprinkle the crispy prosciutto pieces on top. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with a generous grating of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
To get the best crispy texture, avoid overcrowding the pan and cook gnocchi in batches if needed. Brown the butter carefully, watching for a nutty aroma and amber color to avoid burning. Crisp prosciutto separately if desired to prevent sogginess. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a little butter or oil to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
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