Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Bacon is an excellent dish for busy weeknights! Packed with flavor and texture contrast in every bite, you will surely ask for seconds!
If you’re a fan of gnocchi, you should also try my crispy air-fryer gnocchi and baked gnocchi recipe --- absolute yum!
For this dish, there is no need to cook the gnocchi in boiling water beforehand. You just add them directly into your pan of sauteed peas and corn.
There is no need for bold, intense seasoning either, so parsley and powdered allspice are perfect for this gnocchi and bacon recipe.
As for the contrast in texture, you get pillowy, soft gnocchi and crunchy bacon bits in every bite. What more can you ask for? It’s a quick and delicious dish for weeknight dinners.
Serve it as a main dish or a side dish --- better yet, have it with some leafy salads, and you’re all set! 🙂
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Ingredients
- Bacon – you need seven to eight strips, sliced into no less than half an inch in width.
- Gnocchi – no need to make it from scratch; use the ones you typically find in a supermarket’s fresh pasta section.
- Garlic – minced or grated.
- Onion – a small onion that’s chopped finely.
- Corn and peas – I typically use frozen ones because I always have a bag of them in my freezer.
- Herb, spice, and seasoning – just use your favorite brand for dried parsley, allspice powder, and salt.
How to prepare gnocchi with bacon and peas
Put the chopped bacon on a cold pan or skillet ---- and place it over medium-high heat.
Cook the bacon bits until they become crispy; mix often to avoid burning them.
Remove from the pan and set aside.
Leave about two tablespoons of the oil from the bacon and add the garlic and onion.
Saute until the onion softens, then add the allspice and some salt.
Mix for a minute to cook the spice.
Add the frozen corn and peas.
Mix for about two minutes, then add the gnocchi.
Cook for ten to twelve minutes, mixing often to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom ---- make sure you lower the heat as well.
Once the gnocchi are soft and fully cooked, add the dried parsley and the bacon from earlier.
Taste, adjust seasoning (if needed), and mix.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer your fried gnocchi and bacon onto plates.
Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired --- enjoy!
Helpful tips
- A wide or deep pan is ideal for making fried gnocchi with bacon and peas --- for easier mixing of all the ingredients.
- If there’s not enough bacon oil left for sauteing, feel free to add some olive oil.
- Take it easy with the salt, remember that the bacon bits are also salty.
- There is no need to cook the gnocchi in boiling water first or to thaw the green peas and corn --- just add them directly into the pan.
Recipe variation
- Carrots. You can use diced fresh or frozen carrots and cook them together with the peas and corn. It adds another layer of sweetness to the dish.
- Herbs. Try using your favorite herbs (dried or fresh), like thyme or rosemary.
- Spices. Smoked or hot paprika are excellent options.
Quick and easy, right? Give it a try this week, and let me know! 🙂
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📖 Recipe
Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Bacon Recipe
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Kitchen knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large pan (or skillet)
Ingredients
- 7 to 8 strips bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch wide
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped finely
- 500 grams gnocchi (about 1 pound)
- 3/4 cup mix of green peas and corn, frozen
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon allspice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Put the chopped bacon on a cold pan or skillet ---- and place it over medium-high heat.
- Cook until they become crispy, remove from the pan, and set aside. (Note: Mix often to avoid burning them.)
- Leave two tablespoons of the bacon oil, then saute the onion and garlic until they soften.
- Add the allspice and salt and mix for a minute.
- Add the frozen corn and peas and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the gnocchi and let cook for ten to twelve minutes. Lower the heat and mix often to ensure nothing sticks at the bottom of the skillet.
- Once the gnocchi are soft and cooked, add the dried parsley and the crunchy bacon --- mix, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
- Remove your pan-fried gnocchi with bacon and peas from the heat and transfer to plates.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if preferred --- then serve!
Notes
- Cook’s Tip: If there’s not enough bacon oil left for sauteing, feel free to add some olive oil.
- Refer to the post for more tips and substitutions.
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