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Pancetta and Sweet Pea Brown Butter Gnocchi
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Pancetta Brown Butter Gnocchi Recipe

Brown butter and pancetta add so much flavor to this simple gnocchi dinner recipe.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword brown butter gnocchi, easy dinner ideas, pan-fried gnocchi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 449kcal
Author Jenny

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 ounces gnocchi I used Delallo
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces diced pancetta
  • 1/2 cup sweet peas I used canned and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter in small saucepan until bubbly and browned. Takes about 5-10 minutes.
  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Generally only takes 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
  • Add oil to large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add diced pancetta. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until browned. Add cooked gnocchi, browned butter, sweet peas, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 4mg