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Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Butter & Basil

This easy pan seared gnocchi recipe will not disappoint, prepare it for a quick but romantic dinner or as the perfect weeknight dinner. It starts with fresh gnocchi found in the refrigerated pasta section, so it is super quick and easy, but we also have the recipe to make your own homemade gnocchi if you have the time.
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Course: Pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Guido Pedrelli

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh gnocchi
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • 1 large frying pan or large skillet
  • 1 pot
  • 1 slotted spoon or hand-held strainer
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 cheese grater
  • 1 garlic press optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble, then add a dash of salt and pepper and turn off the heat.

If you want to boil the gnocchi first.

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pre made gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes, or until they float to the top of the boiling water.
  • Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and place them spaced apart on a serving platter lined with a clean towel. Gently pat them dry, being sure they don't stick together.
  • Turn the heat back on under the skillet with the browned butter and after a minute or two transfer the gnocchi to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden brown.

If you want to pan fry gnocchi without boiling them first.

  • Add the gnocchi directly to the melted butter and coat completely and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, mixing and turning the gnocchi as they pan fry.
  • Once the gnocchi are pan fried, mix in the fresh basil leaves and Pecorino Romano and gently stir, then turn off the heat.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Serving: 100g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg
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