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    Gnocchi With Sage and Butter

    Updated: Jun 8, 2020 · Published: Feb 3, 2020 by Andrea

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    Simple, quick but totally satisfying - This classic Italian Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Butter recipe only requires 4 ingredients and 15 min to make!


    Since becoming a new parent, I've turned into a MASSIVE quick-meals fan. Any recipe ready in less than 20 minutes is what is working for the family now, and I'm sure I'm not alone in this. 

    Fear not though, as quick meals don't necessarily mean boiled rice and veggies.

    I mean tasty drooling recipes that take a snap to prepare but look like you spent ages in the kitchen. I even wrote a 20-Minute Italian cookbook to prove you that!

    These sage and butter gnocchi definitely fit the bill. This is an easy meal you can throw together so quickly, it’s almost unbelievable!

    OK, I'm cheating a little bit here, as homemade gnocchi do need a bit more than 15 minutes to make.

    But I usually make a big batch on weekends and freeze them straight away, so that we always have few portions available to enjoy during the busy weekdays.

    But if you're in a rush, you may obviously use store-bought gnocchi instead, I won't judge!

    Sage and Butter, The perfect Combo for Gnocchi

    This is such a classic Italian dish, and possibly one of the easiest recipes out there.

    There's something magical about Italian cuisine - Italians have the ability to turn a few simple ingredients and make up outstanding, bursting with flavour dishes.

    These Purple Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Butter are loaded with flavour - Soft pillowy purple potato gnocchi meet a velvety butter sauce and crunchy fragrant sage leaves to make a beautifully simple meal the whole family will be excited to dig in! Recipe by The Petite CookAll you need to make these sage and butter gnocchi is literally 4 ingredients:

    • purple or regular potato gnocchi (homemade are best, but high-quality commercial gnocchi will work fine)
    • butter ( YAY for homemade butter!)
    • fresh sage leaves
    • Parmesan cheese shavings

    I gave a little twist to the traditional recipe and fried the sage leaves to bring out all their incredible flavour.

    I've then finely crushed half of the leaves and mixed them in the pan with melted butter.

    Then, I used the remaining fried leaves to top the gnocchi just before serving, so they keep their nice and crunchy texture.

    If you don't fancy crispy sage, you can totally just finely chop the sage leaves and add them to melted butter before mixing the gnocchi in.

    These Purple Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Butter are loaded with flavour - Soft pillowy purple potato gnocchi meet a velvety butter sauce and crunchy fragrant sage leaves to make a beautifully simple meal the whole family will be excited to dig in! Recipe by The Petite CookSoft pillowy purple potato gnocchi meet a velvety butter sauce and crunchy fragrant sage leaves to make a beautifully simple Italian meal the whole family will be excited to dig in!

    I promise these Purple Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Butter are loaded with flavour and won't disappoint!

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    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!
     

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    These Purple Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Butter are loaded with flavour - Soft pillowy purple potato gnocchi meet a velvety butter sauce and crunchy fragrant sage leaves to make a beautifully simple meal the whole family will be excited to dig in! Recipe by The Petite Cook
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    Purple Gnocchi With Sage and Butter

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    Simple, quick but totally satisfying - This classic Italian Potato Gnocchi with Sage and Butter recipe only requires 4 ingredients and 15 min to make!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Italian
    Serving: 4
    Calories: 346kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 500 g purple potato gnocchi, or regular gnocchi
    • handful of fresh sage leaves
    • 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • handful of Parmesan shavings
    • sea salt & black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil.
    • In the meantime heat a small saucepan with the olive oil. When hot, carefully place a couple of sage leaves at the time, and fry for about 10 seconds. Remove the leaves and pat dry on kitchen paper. Crash with your hands half of the leaves and save for later.
    • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and continue to cook until it turns slightly brown, about 1-2 min.
    • Cook gnocchi in the pot with soft-boiling water, for 1-2 minutes until they rise on the surface.
    • Spoon them out with a slotted spoon, mix them in the skillet with the melted butter, and sprinkle the previously crushed sage.
    • Top your gnocchi with black pepper, the remaining fried sage leaves and Parmesan shavings, and serve immediately.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 5mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    1. Dannii says

      February 22, 2018 at 8:06 am

      I love the colours in this. We love making our own gnocchi too and Avery just loves it.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        February 22, 2018 at 4:25 pm

        The purple colour really stands out doesn't it? Can't wait for Noah to be old enough to try them out, if he's anything like his mummy, I'm sure he's gonna love them!

        Reply
    2. Janice @FarmersgirlCook says

      February 21, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      I love the purple gnocchi, I've only made gnocchi once but loved it. Sage and butter sounds like a really great flavour to go with the gnocchi.

      Reply
    3. SupperintheSuburbs says

      February 21, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      I love love love making gnocchi. We go through phases of making tonnes and chucking it in the freezer. I've never made purple gnocchi before. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

      Reply
    4. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

      February 21, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      This is my favourite way to serve gnocchi! So simple but so delicious. That purple gnocchi is stunning 🙂

      Reply
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