Okay, I guess technically it’s not pasta. But we all think of it as a type of pasta. So, here’s my recipe for Gnocchi in Browned Butter.
Now, the reason I wrote this recipe (instead of just keeping it in my head) is that our youngest is home tonight (from Eugene, OR). And I made this plus grilled chicken and brussels sprouts and bacon. She is a quite picky eater and often I can make something that EVERYONE loves and she turns her nose up and won’t eat it.
But, tonight, Jordan took one of everything and then went back for more gnocchi!!! And then said, “I think Albert and I would like this” …. Albert is her boyfriend (okay, fiance, but she gets grumpy when I say that, in spite of the ring and everything). So, I had to write the recipe out for her.
That’s the very first recipe she’s ever wanted. I’m kinda over the moon. It’s not like the older daughter, Karyn, who has been cooking with me for years (and that is awesome in its own way).
Anyhow, here is the write up. And the optional choice on this one was lemon juice.
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Gnocchi In Browned Butter
Europe, Italy, Potatoes
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 30 min | Difficulty: Medium | Servings: 3-4
Description:
Pan fried gnocchi in browned butter can be a meal all by itself. Or a side with some kind of entree. Either way, it’s delicious
Ingredients:
1 lb packaged gnocchi, such as DeCecco. It’s in the pasta aisle at the grocery store
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 lb butter (half stick), divided into 4 pieces
1 tsp thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
Optional
1 tsp lemon juice
Optional
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Directions:
In a large pot bring water to a boil over high heat
Add 2 tsp kosher salt once water is boiling
Add gnocchi, leave heat on high, bring back to a boil
When all the gnocchi float (about 3 min), drain well and reserve
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat until you need to move your hand about 1” above the surface after 5 seconds
Add olive oil and let heat until shimmering
Add gnocchi, stir until thoroughly coated in hot olive oil
Cook on all sides, about 3 min per side, until nicely browned and crisp
Remove gnocchi to a bowl or strainer
Add four pieces of butter and whisk over medium heat until foaming and starting to brown
Add garlic, thyme and any optional add-ins
Continue to whisk until aromatic, about 1 minute
Return gnocchi to pan and toss well with butter
Immediately cut off the heat and serve with some parmesan cheese.
Now, the reason I wrote this recipe (instead of just keeping it in my head) is that our youngest is home tonight (from Eugene, OR). And I made this plus grilled chicken and brussels sprouts and bacon. She is a quite picky eater and often I can make something that EVERYONE loves and she turns her nose up and won’t eat it.
But, tonight, Jordan took one of everything and then went back for more gnocchi!!! And then said, “I think Albert and I would like this” …. Albert is her boyfriend (okay, fiance, but she gets grumpy when I say that, in spite of the ring and everything). So, I had to write the recipe out for her.
That’s the very first recipe she’s ever wanted. I’m kinda over the moon. It’s not like the older daughter, Karyn, who has been cooking with me for years (and that is awesome in its own way).
Anyhow, here is the write up. And the optional choice on this one was lemon juice.
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Gnocchi In Browned Butter
Europe, Italy, Potatoes
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 30 min | Difficulty: Medium | Servings: 3-4
Description:
Pan fried gnocchi in browned butter can be a meal all by itself. Or a side with some kind of entree. Either way, it’s delicious
Ingredients:
1 lb packaged gnocchi, such as DeCecco. It’s in the pasta aisle at the grocery store
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 lb butter (half stick), divided into 4 pieces
1 tsp thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
Optional
1 tsp lemon juice
Optional
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Directions:
In a large pot bring water to a boil over high heat
Add 2 tsp kosher salt once water is boiling
Add gnocchi, leave heat on high, bring back to a boil
When all the gnocchi float (about 3 min), drain well and reserve
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat until you need to move your hand about 1” above the surface after 5 seconds
Add olive oil and let heat until shimmering
Add gnocchi, stir until thoroughly coated in hot olive oil
Cook on all sides, about 3 min per side, until nicely browned and crisp
Remove gnocchi to a bowl or strainer
Add four pieces of butter and whisk over medium heat until foaming and starting to brown
Add garlic, thyme and any optional add-ins
Continue to whisk until aromatic, about 1 minute
Return gnocchi to pan and toss well with butter
Immediately cut off the heat and serve with some parmesan cheese.
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