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Brown Butter Gnocchi

Brown Butter Gnocchi


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  • Author: Sarah Mitchell
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Ricotta-based gnocchi tossed in nutty brown butter with asparagus, peas, and lemon.


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup peas
  • 1 egg
  • 7.5 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup sliced asparagus
  • ¼ cup sliced sugar snap peas
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • chives
  • black pepper
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Blanch peas and chill in ice water.
  2. Mix egg, ricotta, and parmesan until smooth, then stir in flour and salt.
  3. Roll dough, cut into pieces, and boil until gnocchi float.
  4. Brown butter gently until golden.
  5. Sauté asparagus and snap peas, then add peas, lemon zest, and juice.
  6. Toss gnocchi with brown butter and vegetables and garnish.

Notes

  1. Avoid overmixing the dough.
  2. Brown butter slowly for best flavor.
  3. Serve immediately for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg