Walnut and Browned Butter Gnocchi

By California Walnuts
Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1/4 recipe
Meal
Course

DESCRIPTION

Tender gnocchi and crunchy walnuts are tossed with a buttery sage sauce.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Calories
440
Total Fat
36
Saturated Fat
17
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.1
Monounsaturated Fat
8.054
Cholesterol
70
Sodium
580
Carbohydrates
25
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
5
Protein
7
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
110
Iron
1
Potassium
240

Ingredients

  • 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)

Preparation

  1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Set aside 1/2 cup water then drain well.
  2. 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.
  3. Add walnuts and cook for a few minutes, then add enough reserved pasta water to make the mixture saucy.
  4. Stir gnocchi into mixture then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook for a few minutes more, stirring frequently.
  5. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, walnuts and sage, if desired.