Sage butter gnocchi

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Sage butter gnocchi

February 16th 2010 07:29

Inspired by a recent trip to Osteria Sanso (check out the first time we went there) and a large sage plant growing in the herb patch I recently decided to have a shot at a creamy sage butter sauce to serve over gnocchi.

Working on memory from what I had eaten at the restaurant (a delicious sage and ricotta ravioli in creamy sage sauce), and vague recollections of Maggie Beer browning butter and frying the sage leaves in it, I set to work. I was a little bit limited by the fridge supplies, but all in all, I was impressed by this first attempt.

Sage Butter Gnocchi

1 packet gnocchi
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (plus a few extra to garnish)
2 tablespoons cream

Cook the gnocchi as per packet instructions.
Melt the butter into a frying pan, and once it starts to turn golden brown, add onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until onions begin to colour. Add chopped sage and cook a few minutes more. Add cream, and stir until the sauce is completely heated through. Spoon over the top of the gnocchi and garnish with extra sage.

Next time, to try and closer emulate the Osteria Sanso dish I ate, I will omit the onion and add more cream. The sauce is great on gnocchi, and I will also try it with my own ravioli in the future.

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Comment by Jason King

February 16th 2010 08:57

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When I lose 2 more kg's this is mine - I absolutely love gnocchi and have only recently started cooking it - I MUST eat this - I am salivating while about to cook my heal;thy food

Comment by Katherine Huether

February 16th 2010 09:38

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Naturally Beautiful
Writing for Money

I love gnocci too - this recipe looks divine! I think when I do it I'm going to add in some candied walnuts. And like Jason I'm only going to make this after I lose some weight!

Comment by Helen Randell

February 17th 2010 03:06

Rough Cooking

Thanks for your comments guys.

Jason - I remember making fresh gnocchi with my sister in our early teens. Not sure what was gonig on, but it took for-ev-er!! I don't think we ate any of it because we couldn't stand the sight! But, slowly it is coming back into my repertoir!

Katherine - the addition of nuts sound good. Pine nutes would also make a good inclusion.