Description
Comforting and quick, this Gnocchi Carbonara combines crispy bacon, silky egg sauce, and cheese for a warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Potato gnocchi, homemade or store bought
- 6 oz Bacon (Use good quality bacon.)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Parsley, Fresh (For garnish)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Plus extra for serving)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (For cooking)
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt (To taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon bits and set aside.
- Prepare the potato gnocchi according to package directions or homemade.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, toss the cooked gnocchi in the rendered bacon fat with garlic until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with a handful of Parmesan cheese.
- Remove the skillet from heat and quickly toss in the egg mixture, allowing the heat from the gnocchi to create the sauce.
- Load the dish with the crispy bacon bits and extra Parmesan cheese.
Serving
- Serve in warm bowls and garnish with parsley, more grated Parmesan, and cracked black pepper.
Notes
For added greens, stir in baby spinach just before serving. If you want a hint of brightness, squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian