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Gnocchi with Sautéed Spinach and Crispy Pancetta

This is a super-easy gnocchi recipe with fresh spinach and crispy bits of pancetta. Ready to eat in about 15 minutes

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 810 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups potato gnocchi
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces finely diced pancetta
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces baby spinach
  • 1½ teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
  • 1½ teaspoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon pasta water (from cooked gnocchi)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

FOR GNOCCHI
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  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a boil for the gnocchi. When the water reaches a boil and you're about to start the spinach, add the gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes for homemade) or follow package instructions).
MAKE CRISPY PANCETTA:
  1. While the water is heating, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Stir in the pancetta and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer pancetta to a dish lined with a paper towel to drain.
FOR SAUTEED SPINACH:
  1. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced shallots to the same pan as the pancetta and cook stirring, occasionally until the shallots are tender and translucent.
  2. Add half the package of spinach to the shallots. (NOTE: this is also the time to add the gnocchi to the boiling water). Cover with a lid and cook for about 30-60 seconds. Remove the lid and using a pair of tongs, turn the spinach over to continue to wilt. When teh spinach has mostly wilted, add the remainder of the spinach and cover for 30-60 seconds. Use the tongs to turn the spinach and return the cover to the pan. When spinach is nearly all wilted, stir in the sherry vinegar and butter. Remove from heat.
ASSEMBLING EASY GNOCCHI RECIPE
  1. As the gnocchi begin to float to the surface of the boiling water, use a slotted spoon or kitchen spider to transfer them to the spinach mixture and toss to combine. If the gnocchi mixture seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of pasta water from the cooked gnocchi.
  2. Sprikle the cooked pancetta onto the spinach and gnocchi mixture and toss to combine. Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 810kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 93g (31%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 1657mg (69%) Potassium 702mg (20%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 8285IU (166%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 418mg (42%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 810

% Daily Value*

Calories 810kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 93g 31%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1657mg 69%
Potassium 702mg 15%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 8285IU 166%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 418mg 42%
Iron 12mg 67%

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

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