Crispy Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Toasted Panko

Crispy Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Toasted Panko
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
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    Ingredients
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 tblstablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 package (16 ounces) shelf-stable gnocchi
    • 1 cup RAGU® KETTLE COOKED Tomato Basil Sauce
    • 2 tablespoons small basil leaves
    Instructions
    1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add bread crumbs to pan.Cook 2-3 min. or until deep golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to small bowl; stirin Parmesan.
    2. Heat remaining oil and butter in same skillet on medium heat until melted. Add gnocchito pan; arrange in single layer. Cook 5-6 min. undisturbed, until bottoms are deepgolden brown. Transfer half the gnocchi to serving platter. Add sauce to remaininggnocchi in pan; toss gently until heated through.
    3. Spoon sauced gnocchi onto platter. Serve immediately, sprinkled with bread crumbsand basil.

    Tips:


    Shelf-stable gnocchi is sold in the dry pasta aisle of the grocery store.


    Substitute Italian-style panko for an extra boost of flavor in the crunchy topping