Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter and Aged Parmesan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Golden pan-fried gnocchi tossed in nutty sage-infused brown butter and topped with aged Parmesan for a comforting Italian-inspired dish. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 20 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 430 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 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb potato gnocchi
6 tbsp unsalted butter
12 fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup grated aged Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb potato gnocchi and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crisp. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden. Remove gnocchi from skillet and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 12 fresh sage leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty and the sage leaves become crispy.
Step 3: Return the seared gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sage brown butter. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 cup grated aged Parmesan cheese evenly distributed among 4 servings.