Brown Butter & Sage Gnocchi

This Brown Butter & Sage Gnocchi is a fall-inspired comfort dish that’s rich, fragrant, and incredibly easy to make. Soft, pillowy gnocchi are pan-seared in a golden brown butter sauce infused with earthy fresh sage. Finished with grated Parmesan and a hint of pasta water, it comes together into a creamy, nutty, and aromatic masterpiece. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll want to make on repeat during the cooler months—simple, cozy, and packed with flavor.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 359 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 pound - gnocchi
5 tablespoon - unsalted butter
4 - fresh sage leaves
¼ cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
¼ cup - reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it begins to brown and smell nutty.
Halfway through the browning process, add the sliced sage leaves and let them crisp up in the butter.
Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat in the brown butter and sage. Cook until the gnocchi start to brown slightly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add grated Parmesan and a splash of pasta water to help create a creamy sauce.
Toss everything until creamy and well coated. Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and sage if desired.