The Ultimate Low-Effort, High-Flavor Dinner
This is the “I’m tired but I want to eat like a king” recipe. No heavy chopping, no complicated sauces – just a few pantry staples that make the butternut flavor really shine.

The ingredients

• The Protein Fig High protein Butternut Gnocchi Shells
• Butter: 3 tbsp (Salted is best here)
• Garlic Powder: 1 tsp (Easier than peeling fresh cloves!)
• Red Pepper Flakes: A pinch (For a tiny bit of “zing”)
• Parmesan Cheese: The stuff in the shaker or pre-shredded is fine!

Instructions
-The Boil: Get a pot of salted water boiling and drop in your gnocchi shells.
-The Sizzle: While the pasta boils, put a large skillet on medium heat and toss in the butter. Let it melt until it starts to foam and turn a light brown color (it will smell nutty).
-The Flavor Bomb: Stir the garlic powder and red pepper flakes into the brown butter for just 10 seconds.
-The Toss: Use a slotted spoon to move the gnocchi straight from the boiling water into the butter pan.

The Finish: Turn the heat up to medium-high for 1 minute to let the shells get a tiny bit crispy in the butter. Turn off the heat, dump in your parmesan, and toss until a light, cheesy glaze forms.