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close up of garlic butter gnocchi garnished with parmesan cheese on a white plate

Garlic Butter Gnocchi

This garlic butter gnocchi comes together quickly with pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. It’s a simple stovetop recipe that works as a fast weeknight dinner or an easy side dish, using minimal ingredients for big flavor with very little effort.

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, italian-american
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound Gnocchi
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Sauté the garlic in the butter for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the gnocchi to the skillet and allow to crisp in the hot butter for 5-8 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Season the gnocchi with salt, stirring to coat.
  • Turn off the heat and top with the parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 340kcal
Keyword buttery gnocchi, comfort food dinner, easy gnocchi dinner, garlic butter gnocchi, garlic butter sauce, pan fried gnocchi, quick weeknight meal, simple Italian recipes
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