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Gnocchi with Bacon Cream Sauce

Amazingly tender gnocchi are bathed in two of the best things in the world: bacon and cream, then sprinkled with cheese for one of the best side dishes ever.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • water enough to fill a large pot 3/4 full
  • 4 strips smoked bacon chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 2 egg yolks beaten well
  • 1/4 cup 59 mL milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup 20 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup 59 mL chicken broth
  • 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley and more parmesan to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. While bringing the water to a boil, in a medium mixing bowl, mix together egg yolks, milk, and parmesan cheese with a fork or whisk. Set aside.
  3. In a large high sided saute pan or large skillet over medium high heat, cook chopped bacon to desired crispness. At this point, you could remove or keep the rendered bacon fat, it's entirely up to you. Once done, turn heat to low and add garlic. Stir well, making sure garlic doesn't burn.
  4. Add gnocchi to the water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or as package describes.
  5. Drain gnocchi, then add to the pan. Add the egg mixture to the skillet (heat still on low, or turned off) and mix well.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the chicken stock into the cornstarch, then add to the sauce to thicken. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve immediately with parsley and parmesan as garnish.

Notes

  • If you want more sauce (because who doesn't love this stuff?) double the cream and broth, season a bit more with salt and pepper to taste at the end. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.