Walnut and Browned Butter Gnocchi
Description
Tender gnocchi and crunchy walnuts are tossed with a buttery sage sauce.
Ingredients
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1 (16-oz.) package sweet potato, potato or your favorite gnocchi
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1/4 to 1/2 cup water from cooking gnocchi
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 bunch fresh sage, large stems removed
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Zest of 1/2 lemon
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped California walnuts
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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Shredded Parmesan cheese, California walnuts and sage leaves (optional toppings)
PREPARATION
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Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup water then drain well.
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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.
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Add walnuts and cook for a few minutes, then add enough reserved pasta water to make the mixture saucy.
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Stir gnocchi into mixture then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring frequently.
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Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, walnuts and sage, if desired.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 440 cal
- Total Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8.054 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 110 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 240 mg