Crispy Gnocchi with Sausage and Sage Brown Butter

Yields: 4 serving(s)

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 10 Tbsp. 

  (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, divided

• 2 Tbsp. 

  chopped fresh sage

• 12 oz. 

  sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

• 2 

  (9-ounce) packages store-bought gnocchi

Directions

1. Step 1-Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty smelling, 8 to 10 minutes. Add sage and cook, until crisp, 5 to 10 seconds. 
2. Step 2-Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 
3. Step 3-Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet; reduce heat to medium. Add gnocchi and spread into a single layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Toss, and continue cooking, until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sage butter and sausage, and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Recipe provided by Country Living