Classic Italian Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Sage Butter

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Pillowy potato gnocchi pan-fried until golden and crisp, then tossed in fragrant sage-infused brown butter for a simple Italian delight. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh potato gnocchi, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb fresh potato gnocchi in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Gently flip the gnocchi and cook the other side for another 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove the gnocchi to a plate and wipe out the pan.
  5. Step 5: Lower the heat to medium and melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet.
  6. Step 6: Add 12 large fresh sage leaves and cook the butter for 3-4 minutes, swirling the pan until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, and the sage leaves become crispy.
  7. Step 7: Return the gnocchi to the pan and toss gently to coat with the sage brown butter.
  8. Step 8: Season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  9. Step 9: Serve immediately sprinkled with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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