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potato gnocchi with bacon

Potato Gnocchi With Bacon

Mike & Nicole
Our potato gnocchi with bacon features tender gnocchi paired with a cherry tomato sauce as well as an olive oil herb blend.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces of potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh oregano or ½ tablespoon dried oregano if fresh is unavailable
  • 6 ½ tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup fresh dill
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Gnocchi

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Once boiling, add the potato gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Cherry Tomato Sauce

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and chopped garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Add the quartered cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper to taste, and fresh oregano. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

Fry the Bacon

  • In the same pan, add ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Brown the bacon pieces, frying until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Olive Oil Herb Sauce

  • In a food processor, combine the dill, parsley, fresh basil, the remaining olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the remaining clove of garlic. Blend briefly until the herbs are finely chopped.

Assemble the Dish

  • Mix the cooked gnocchi with the tomato sauce in the pot.
  • Stir in the fresh herb mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
  • Add the fried bacon to the gnocchi and mix thoroughly.

Serve

  • Plate the gnocchi on a serving dish and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately!
Keyword Gnocchi, Potato Gnocchi with Bacon
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