Browned Butter Gnocchi with Broccoli and Nuts

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Ingredients

• 2 (16-ounce) packages prepared gnocchi (such as Gia Russa)
• 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter $
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil $
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1.5 ounces shaved fresh pecorino Romano cheese (about 1/3 cup)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook gnocchi in a large Dutch oven according to package directions. Add broccoli during last minute of cooking; cook 1 minute. Drain.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and oil; cook 7 minutes or until butter browns. Add gnocchi mixture and pepper to pan; toss to coat. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups gnocchi mixture into each of 6 shallow bowls. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons pine nuts and about 2 teaspoons cheese.



Carolyn Tesini,
Cooking Light
January 2013