Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Sage and Parmesan

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Golden pan-fried potato gnocchi tossed with browned butter, fresh sage, and grated Parmesan for a rich, comforting dish. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs 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 460 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: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 460 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: Once butter melts and begins to foam, add 12 fresh sage leaves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and butter starts to brown.
  3. Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb potato gnocchi in a single layer, cooking undisturbed for 3 minutes until bottoms turn golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Using a spatula, flip the gnocchi and cook for another 3 minutes until all sides are golden and the gnocchi are tender.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring gently to coat the gnocchi in browned butter and sage.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi, tossing lightly before serving.

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