Description
This recipe offers a perfect balance of crispy edges and a creamy center for a delightful dinner. This visually stunning and flavorful dish transforms humble gnocchi into a culinary masterpiece, pairing perfectly with nutty brown butter, aromatic sage, and savory prosciutto. It is simple to make and adapts effortlessly to your needs, offering gluten-free options and flexibility with ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Gnocchi (fresh, frozen, or gluten-free options)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for frying; can be substituted with canola oil)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted preferred)
- 8 leaves Sage (fresh leaves or dried)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced; adjust based on preference)
- 4 ounces Prosciutto (crispy; can substitute with pancetta or bacon)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Gnocchi: Place gnocchi in a pot of boiling water and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and pat them dry to ensure they crisp up nicely.
- Sauté Prosciutto: In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add prosciutto slices and sauté until they are crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside for later.
- Fry Gnocchi: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and increase the heat. Fry the drained gnocchi in a single layer until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Make Brown Butter Sauce: In another pan, melt butter over medium heat. Watch closely as it swirls and begins to turn golden brown, developing a nutty aroma. Add minced garlic and finely chopped sage, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine and Season: Carefully toss the crispy gnocchi in the brown butter sauce, sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure every piece is nicely coated.
- Serve: Plate the gnocchi topped with the crispy prosciutto and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
- A sprinkle of lemon zest adds a delightful brightness to this brown butter gnocchi.
- Store leftover crispy gnocchi in a tightly sealed container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- To freeze crispy gnocchi, place cooled gnocchi in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat crispy gnocchi gently in a skillet over medium heat to retain crispiness.
- For optimal freshness, consider wrapping the prosciutto separately if not all used.
- Choose fresh or frozen gnocchi for best results in achieving crispy gnocchi.
- Pat dry your gnocchi thoroughly after boiling to prevent sticking and ensure a crispy texture.
- Watch the butter closely while browning to achieve a nutty aroma without burning for your brown butter sauce.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying gnocchi to ensure even cooking and golden-brown crispiness.
- Season well at each stage to enhance the flavor of your crispy gnocchi with brown butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg