This sage butter gnocchi couldn’t be any easier! A perfect main or side dish. You just need gnocchi, butter, lemon juice, cheese, sage and some garlic. Can be made keto, grain-free or gluten-free depending on what type of gnocchi you use.
Homemade gnocchi, traditionally, is made of mashed potatoes, eggs and flour. It is served with an array of sauces from a brown gravy sage sauce or with crisp spring vegetables, or cheesy tomato sauce.
There are so many ways to use gnocchi that if you haven’t already tried it, you have lots of delicious options. With today’s recipe, we are keeping it simple so that anyone can make this special meal.
This is one of the few meals that my husband makes for us. The other is these chicken leg quarters with potatoes. Both recipes are quick, easy and use minimal ingredients.
I think this sage butter gnocchi would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Should you be hoping that your loved one will make you something tasty for the day, go ahead and send them this recipe.
Or this lemon garlic pasta. I think anyone can make them without issue!
And for dessert, I can highly recommend these raspberry molten lava cakes for people who have baked before or these healthier raspberry truffles for the folks who never do anything in the kitchen.
Today’s recipe only takes about 5 minutes of prep. Maybe 10 minutes for someone who’s not used to cooking.
If you don’t want to use gnocchi, any kind of pasta works. The amount depends on the type of pasta. I’ve listed the amount of spaghetti in the Serving Size section of the post down below.
Gluten-free, grain-free, keto, etc.
Make sure to use a type of gnocchi that fits your diet. If you need gluten-free gnocchi, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find some at full-sized grocery stores.
Whole Foods and other stores even carry Cappello’s grain-free and paleo gnocchi, sweet potato gnocchi, lasagna sheets, fettuccine and more. You grain-free eaters in the US have no idea how lucky you are to be able to find all these amazing grain-free products!
For the rest of us, I don’t have a favorite homemade gnocchi recipe. I’ve tried so many but have had issues so I’m going to keep trying. I hope to be able to share a gluten-free gnocchi recipe at some point!
For keto, this keto gnocchi looks amazing.
The sage
If you don’t have it, you can omit it, but it does add quite a bit of flavor. I’ve tried using dried or rubbed sage in its place but, it wasn’t nearly as good.
You could try using other herbs. You just have to ask yourself if they’d go well with the other flavors. I think basil would be fantastic!
The cheese
As I’ve said in my all cheesy posts, I’m all about Pecorino Romano. You can, of course, use Parmesan!
If you don’t want to buy some just for this recipe, I’ve got several other recipes that you can use it in.
- Smashed Potatoes with Garlic and Cheese
- Healthier Fettuccine Alfred
- Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese
- Classic Homemade Lasagna
Serving size
Note – what you see in the video and photos is a double batch!
Gnocchi
Different sources say to use around 2/3 cup to 1 cup (125–150 grams) of dry gnocchi per person.
So according to that, what you see on the plates is officially 2 servings. But I wouldn’t say it’s overly huge for a dinner portion.
Healthy, no, but like what you’d get in a restaurant.
Spaghetti
Supposedly, one serving of spaghetti is 2 ounces (56 grams). That’s such a tiny amount!
I used 250 grams of spaghetti for this recipe and that was a good amount for two people. Not a huge restaurant-sized portion, but not a sad little plate of pasta.
Sorry that these aren’t very exact recommendations. I much prefer baking in regards to serving size. It’s way simpler. ;)
What to serve with it
As much as I’d like to eat an entire pot of this and nothing else for dinner, I do better with some protein! This Grouper Recipe would be a great choice, as would these Chicken Leg Quarters.
Or maybe even this Smoked Ribeye? That sounds like a dream meal. :D
If you give this sage butter gnocchi a try, I’d love to hear what you think!
Browned Butter and Sage Lemon Gnocchi
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- Yield: 1 restaurant-sized portion or 2 smaller servings
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces (300 grams) fresh gnocchi (use whatever kind fits your diet)
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons chopped sage
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (I use 1)
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
Directions
- Prepare the gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add in the sage.
- Continue cooking over medium heat until the butter foams, while giving the pan a good occasional swirl. Once the butter foams, stir in the garlic and keep an extra close eye on it. The color will change from yellow to tan and then to brown.
- Once the butter turns brown, immediately remove it from the heat and add 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Add the gnocchi, stir them a little in the sauce, and then add the cheese.
- Add salt to taste, and more lemon juice, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- These are really best when freshly prepared. We've tried leftovers in the microwave and they're not nearly as delicious.
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I’m going to try these with trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi I just picked up! Can’t wait..perfect for V-day!
I hope that you’ll enjoy the recipe! I’ve heard so much about those gnocchi. :) I hope they’re tasty!
I’ve never wanted gnocchi so bad in my life!! These sound divine!
So cute–the story and these gnocchi. One of my favorite preparations and these guys look so pillowy and soft!
Thanks, Jean! :)
Erin, you got me at ‘brown butter’! Say no more! I want this for dinner! Sage and lemon in my gnocchi (or pasta or risotto) is just perfect!
Erin, I’m so impressed by your hubby to even try something like fritters and I can totally see the whole thing happening lol! This dish looks really tasty and quick is what I like too. Great job Mr. T.
You captured me at BROWN BUTTER! Also at Gnocchi! And at SAGE! All of my favorite things rolled up into one perfect dish. Delish!!
Yum!! Way to go Mr. T! These gnocchi look perfect for a quick dinner, I just wish I had all the stuff in the house so we could have it tonight!
Thanks, Erin! And they really are super quick. But kind of evil because they’re SO good and then you have to eat them all. ;)
It’s so much fun to make gnocchi from scratch. You can’t beat the flavor. This is lovely with the browned butter and sage, Erin:)
I am honored that you, an Italian, would call my gnocchi lovely. Thank you. :)
Absolutely mouthwatering gnocchi (I never know if I pronounce this word correctly)! And so easy to make!
Haha. I have the same problem, Julia! I say it guh-nok-ee and it makes my husband cringe every time. Oh well. It tastes good. That’s all that’s important! :)
Say the “gn” the same as the “ny” in “canyon” and it will be “perfetto”!
I love this dish. So simple..I have not had gnochi in for ever. I used to, but for some reason I stopped. I think having savory dishes is a great addition to the already sweet recipes you have so breaking it up is good, just my opinion :-)
Thanks, Miryam! I think you and the other bloggers like the savory recipes, but the non-bloggers don’t seem to really care for them. At least that’s what my FB and other stats are telling me. :( But thanks for the support!
Bravo to you Mr. T, they look amazing! Of course brown butter makes anything wonderful!
Thank you!
Mr. T, these look amazing. I love the combo of sage and lemon. How sweet of you to try and surprise Erin. Erin, I love your new look–fancy!
Thanks for the compliments on the new design and the gnocchi, Jennie! I normally don’t like lemony stuff too much, but these gnocchi are a whole different story. :)
These sound absolutely wonderful. I’ve never had gnocchi before that I know of, so I looked up the basic recipe you gave a link for, and checked out the technique. Seems like everyone wants to put them in marinara sauce, which to me is ordinary. I like different flavors, and the combo here suits my tastes perfectly. By the way, for those of us who don’t do much baking, it’s really nice to see the savory recipes, too.
Thanks, Susan! I’m really happy to hear that you appreciate the savory recipes. :) I’ve tried making gnocchi before, but it was a disaster. And like Mr. T said, I can’t imagine them being even better than the store bough ones. I really love to do everything from scratch, but I think this will be one thing I pass on. I hope you find gnocchi or make them one day yourself!
I was able to figure out and make the gnocchi, and it wasn’t too difficult. I have learned a couple of things, like DON’T STACK THEM – THEY STICK TOGETHER!!!! I had forgotten about this recipe, and I think I’ll try it with the ones I have left over. I was wondering what to do with them, and now, wonder no longer. :-)
Yum, yum, yum – Erin these look so good. I’m totally on the brown-butted band wagon now!
Thank you, Michael! I don’t usually use much better but here? I’m totally okay with it. Olive oil or coconut oil just wouldn’t be the same. ;)
Awww. At least you tried, and it’s the thought that counts. I’m sure Erin would have been ecstatic if the fritters turned out well :)
This gnochi looks delicious! I still have yet to try it, but one of these days I shall!
You hear that, Erin? It is the thought that counts! ;) Thank you Becca! Good luck on your first gnocchi, although there really is nothing you can do to mess those up. Maybe except for burning the butter, but I am certain you won’t have a problem with that.
This is such a lovely way to serve gnocchi – so simple but so delicious.
PS thanks for the shout out to my gnocchi post!
No problem! I remembered those gnocchi from when you posted them and had to add them. :)
Such a cute post! I love when my man gets in the kitchen! Maybe I’ll forward this recipe onto him so he gets the hint ;)
Thanks, Ashley! And you should totally send this recipe to him. If Mr. T can do it, anybody can. ;)
Come on now, I am not that untalented! I just lack practice. ;)
Ok that’s seriously SO sweet that you not only tried to make breakfast for Erin, but an involved one at that! My husband would not be brave enough to fry :) Kudos on the gnocchi it looks fantastic! Oh, and thanks for sharing my link – much appreciated.
Thank you, Tracey. So do your gnocchi! I like the detailed instructions and might attempt to make them from scratch in a moment of bravery.
I love, love, love gnocchi! It’s my fav! This recipe sounds delish! Look forward to trying it out!
I hope you give it a shot! Let me know how it goes. :)
I love gnocchi and there’s nothing better than brown butter and sage!
I know, right?! This is the only thing we use sage on, but I still find myself buying these huge containers of sage, thinking that they’ll last for months. And then they’re gone in weeks. Maybe we love this gnocchi too much. ;)
Yummmm this is so simple but it looks amazing! And don’t apologise about posting too many savoury recipes, I love them! :)
Thank you, Becca! I’m SO happy to hear that there are at least a few people out there who don’t groan when I post a savory recipe. Yay!
Aww, what a great husband cooking TWO things for Erin in one day. Sorry the fritters were a bit of a problem, but yay for the gnocchi – they look great!
They also taste great! We still had half a bag left and Erin had a long day at work, so I made them again yesterday. :)
I still havent tried gnocchi! I really need to get out and get some! This looks really good. I need to see if my hubs will make it for me ;) Happy Anniversary to you two, and its the thought that counts for trying to surprise her ;) On my hubs birthday last year I was trying to wake him up with breakfast made, and instead I set off the smoke alarm. Woke him up for sure, but not the way I wanted to haha! So I know how you feel!!
Hey Carla, thank you for your kind words. The smoke alarm thing is just too funny. We don’t have one, yet, otherwise I bet that would have happened to me, too. About the gnocchi: definitely try them! They are like candy, but savory.
This looks fabulous! I love when my hubby cooks for me too. I give you props for attempting the fritters…I don’t think he would even try that!
Thanks Cassie! I bet he could make you these fritters no problem. They are really easy to make provided you a) have a working thermometer or b) do not switch off your common sense as soon as you are in follow the recipe mode. ;)
Your fritter fiasco sounds like 95% of the time my boyfriend tries to cook (but he makes the world’s greatest grilled cheese!). These gnocchi sound so tasty. I buy the kind in a pack on the shelf, but nothing beats fresh (so long as someone else is making them!)
Oh no, 95% is way too high! But great that he is trying nevertheless. You don’t happen to have a good grilled cheese recipe at hand? I do not think that I ever had some, but it sounds delicious…
Hello Mr T, nice to see you over here. Sorry about morning fritters, I went through the recipe and will try to make them soon. I do not have a thermometer so hopefully I won’t repeat your “situation” ;)
And I’m glad to see this gnocchi. My Mr T is crazy about risotto lately. We should organize a kind of exchange dinner, so Tomasz can make his risotto, you could make gnocchi and me and Erin could drink some wine and chat, hahaha. Hope it doesn’t sound too bad.
Hello Marta, the exchange dinner sounds like a good plan and you girls watching us guys cooking does not sound bad at all. Is Tomasz up for it? :) Erin showed me your take on the fritters and they look professionally good! I am happy that the fritter disaster did not repeat itself. See you soon!
Love, love, love this! So fun when Mr. T posts :) Annnnd love the new design!!
Hey Katrina, I am so happy that you enjoy my posts and the new design! Thanks!