Description
A delicious and rich gnocchi dish featuring brown butter, sweet corn, and a creamy lemony ricotta topping, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Start by cooking the gnocchi according to package instructions. Once they puff up and float, drain them gently and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
- Add the sweet corn into the skillet, sautéing until tender and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.
- Next, mix in the cooked gnocchi and pour in the pesto, stirring until everything is well coated and heated through.
- In a separate bowl, whip the ricotta with lemon zest and juice until smooth and airy.
- Season the gnocchi mixture generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with the lemony whipped ricotta and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider incorporating greens like spinach or arugula into the dish. This recipe is perfect for vegetarians.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg