1 (16-oz.) package sweet potato, potato or your favorite gnocchi
1/4 to 1/2 cup water from cooking gnocchi
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bunch fresh sage, large stems removed
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped California walnuts
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese, California walnuts and sage leaves (optional toppings)
Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup water then drain well.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar, sage, lemon zest, salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes for flavors to blend.
Add walnuts and cook for a few minutes, then add enough reserved pasta water to make the mixture saucy.
Stir gnocchi into mixture then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, walnuts and sage, if desired.
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