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Savory Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi Recipe with Crispy Prosciutto Parmesan

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A comforting and elegant dish featuring pillowy gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter with crispy prosciutto, fresh sage, and sharp Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
  • 15 to 20 fresh sage leaves, whole and washed
  • 4 ounces (115g) prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil (optional, for crisping prosciutto)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 4 quarts or 3.8 liters) to a boil.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil if using. Lay prosciutto slices in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  3. Cook gnocchi in boiling water in batches to avoid overcrowding. They are done when they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove and transfer directly to the skillet with brown butter.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook until butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Add fresh sage leaves and crisp for about 1 minute. Remove from heat before butter burns.
  5. Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet with brown butter sage sauce. Gently toss to coat evenly, about 1-2 minutes. Avoid overcrowding to keep gnocchi tender.
  6. Plate the gnocchi, crumble crispy prosciutto over the top, and sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add black pepper and salt if needed. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Cook gnocchi in small batches to avoid clumping. Watch butter carefully to prevent burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden brown with nutty aroma. Crisp sage leaves add texture contrast. Add a splash of pasta water if gnocchi stick together. Prosciutto can be crisped ahead and reheated briefly.

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Keywords: gnocchi, brown butter, sage, prosciutto, Parmesan, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food, Italian

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