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Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Sage, and Toasted Walnuts
Package-boiled gnocchi is pan-fried, then served with brown butter, sage, toasted walnuts, garlic, parmesan, spinach, and lemon zest.
- 1000 g Potato gnocchi (store-bought)
- 120 g Unsalted butter
- 20 leaves Fresh sage leaves
- 60 g Walnut halves
- 40 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 100 g Baby spinach
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
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Toast the walnuts: Place the walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Toast for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Roughly chop and set aside.
- Step 2
Cook the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (they float when ready, usually 2-3 minutes). Drain well.
- Step 3
Prepare the Brown Butter Sauce: While the gnocchi cooks, melt the butter in a very large, wide frying pan over medium heat. Add the whole sage leaves and the thinly sliced garlic.
- Step 4
Allow the butter to melt, then foam, and then the milk solids will begin to turn golden brown and smell nutty (Beurre Noisette). This takes about 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Step 5
Once the butter is a rich amber colour, remove the pan from the heat immediately to stop cooking. Carefully remove the sage leaves (they will be crispy and can be used as a garnish).
- Step 6
Pan-Fry the Gnocchi: Return the pan (with the brown butter) to medium-high heat. Add the drained gnocchi to the pan. Pan-fry for 4-5 minutes, tossing gently, until the outside of the gnocchi is lightly golden and slightly crisp.
- Step 7
Stir in the baby spinach until just wilted (about 1 minute). Stir in the lemon zest.
- Step 8
Serve immediately, divided among four bowls. Top generously with the toasted walnuts, the crispy sage leaves, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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