Garlic-Parmesan Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Crispy Sage

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Golden pan-fried gnocchi tossed with garlic, Parmesan, and crispy sage leaves for a quick, comforting Italian-inspired side or main. This Italian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs store-bought potato gnocchi, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 lb store-bought potato gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter foams.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 fresh sage leaves and fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy but not burnt. Remove sage leaves and set aside on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained gnocchi to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp on most sides.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 1 more minute until garlic is fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi, and gently toss to coat.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately topped with the crispy sage leaves for a fragrant, flavorful finish.

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