Cheesy Gnocchi Cream Sauce with Bacon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Gnocchi Cream Sauce with Bacon Recipe
Description
Cheesy Gnocchi Cream Sauce with Bacon Recipe starts by frying small pieces of bacon until crisp in neutral cooking oil. Cream, salt, and ground black pepper are then added to the pan, creating a decadent base. Grated cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses are mixed in, contributing sharpness and depth to the sauce. A splash of water helps achieve the ideal silky texture as the sauce simmers and thickens for a few minutes. Finally, cooked gnocchi is folded into the sauce, coating each piece with the creamy mixture.
This sauce balances the smoky, crispy bacon with the smooth, cheesy cream, working well with gnocchi’s pillowy texture. Parmesan is essential for its distinctive flavor, and substituting cheddar with Gruyere or Raclette can provide milder variations. Using good-quality cheese and bacon or Speck enhances overall richness and taste.
The sauce comes together quickly and can be served hot immediately. Adjusting the bacon preparation method slightly, like adding speck at the end without cooking, offers variations depending on regional preferences. This recipe suits an indulgent meal that pairs well with gnocchi’s tender bite.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 100 Grams Bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 Cup cream table cream or heavy cream
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1.7 Ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 1 Ounce Parmigiano Reggiano cheese *see Notes
- 1 Fluid Ounce water
Instructions
- Add the oil to a pan, heat up.
- Throw in your cut bacon in the pan and fry until the bacon has turned crisp.
- Then pour in the cream and mix the content.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add in the grated Cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix the whole content well and pour in the water to mix it well into the sauce
- Let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes, as it will thicken quickly.
- Now you can add your cooked gnocchi and toss them into the sauce so that all the gnocchi are covered with the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use either bacon or Speck; if using Speck, add thin small pieces at the end uncooked.
- Select flavorful cheeses: authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is required; cheddar may be substituted with Gruyere or Raclette but never parmesan.
- Use high-quality cheese and bacon or Speck for best flavor in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 112g | |
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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