Gnocchi with Sage-Butter Sauce

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A delicious sage-butter sauce with gnocchi pasta and Parmesan cheese makes a delicious side dish or complete meal.

Submitted by Gina Izzy Shores
Updated on March 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages potato gnocchi

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried sage

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make gnocchi with sage-butter sauce.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi pasta and cook until they float to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.

    Gnocchi boiling in water until they float to the surface.

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  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until softened and golden brown, about 4 minutes.

    Garlic cooking in a skillet of butter until soft and golden.

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  4. Stir in sage and salt. Add cooked gnocchi, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and pepper; toss gently to combine.

    Gnocchi added to skillet, along with rest of ingredients, tossing gently to combine.

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  5. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

768 Calories
52g Fat
62g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 768
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 66%
Saturated Fat 32g 161%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 977mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 290mg 22%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 485mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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