Secrets
- Squash cubes no larger than one centimeter, so they cook in 10 minutes in the skillet.
- Do not stir the gnocchi every ten seconds: let them brown on each side.
- The sage leaves turn crispy like chips in the hot butter.
Skillet gnocchi (or even standard gnocchi, no boiling water needed!) turn crispy outside and pillowy inside when pan-fried straight in butter with cubes of red kuri squash.
A few sage leaves or a sprig of rosemary infused in brown butter perfume the whole dish in two minutes.
Step-by-step recipe check off as you go
Dice the squash into small cubes
Wash the squash, scoop out the seeds, and cut the flesh with the skin into small 1 cm cubes so they cook quickly in the skillet.
Cook the squash in the skillet
Heat the oil and half the butter in the skillet. Sauté the squash cubes covered for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often until tender.
Crisp the gnocchi and sage
Push the squash to one side (or set it aside), add the remaining butter, sage leaves, crushed garlic, and gnocchi. Cook for 6 minutes uncovered so they turn crispy.
Popotam's tipLeave the gnocchi untouched for the first 2 minutes so they develop a nice golden crust.Serve with Parmesan and hazelnuts
Toss everything together, season generously with black pepper, and serve topped with crushed hazelnuts and shaved Parmesan.
And there you go, it's ready
Check off every step to serve the crispy skillet.
Secrets for perfectly golden gnocchi what makes all the difference
Storage and make-ahead
Best enjoyed fresh from the pan; if there are leftovers, reheat them in a skillet rather than the microwave.
Variations
- Toss in a handful of baby spinach at the very last minute.
- Swap the Parmesan for cubes of Gorgonzola or fresh goat cheese.
- With sliced mushrooms sautéed right alongside the squash.
Frequently asked questions
Peut-on poêler des gnocchis du rayon frais classiques ?
Oui, inutile de les bouillir : mis directement dans la poêle avec le beurre, ils dorent sans coller.
Par quoi remplacer la sauge si je n'en trouve pas ?
Une branche de romarin, du thym frais ou une pincée de muscade râpée.
Do you need to peel red kuri squash?
Non, coupée en petits dés de 1 cm sa peau devient toute fondante en 10 minutes.
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