Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Bacon Recipe
Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Bacon and Peas is an excellent dish for busy weeknights! Packed with flavor and texture contrast in every bite, you will surely ask for seconds!
Servings: 3
Calories: 663kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 8mg