Herb-Infused Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter and Roasted Asparagus
Fluffy gnocchi tossed in rich sage-infused brown butter, paired with crisp roasted asparagus and a hint of Parmesan. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs potatoes (russet), egg, flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes (russet)
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh sage
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 2: For gnocchi: boil potatoes until tender. Mash with egg, flour, and sage. Roll into 1/2-inch thick ropes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Step 3: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove sage with a slotted spoon.
- Step 4: Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float. Toss with sage butter, Parmesan, and roasted asparagus. Serve immediately.






