Pan-Roasted Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter and Parmesan

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Golden pan-roasted potato gnocchi tossed in fragrant sage-infused brown butter and finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), 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 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. Add 1 lb potato gnocchi in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until bottoms are golden and crisp.
  2. Step 2: Stir the gnocchi gently and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden and the gnocchi is cooked through. Remove gnocchi from skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add 12 fresh sage leaves and 1 minced garlic clove. Cook for 3-4 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, and the sage leaves are crispy.
  4. Step 4: Return the gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sage brown butter. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi. Toss lightly and serve immediately.

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