Gnocchi With Bacon 

Tired of pasta and rice recipes? How about making this gnocchi with bacon dish for a change? You can streamline the dish by using readymade gnocchi and then add the wonderful flavors yourself. Think salty bacon, aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, juicy cherry tomatoes, a pinch of earthy cumin, and parmesan cheese. The recipe showcases a range of different flavors and textures that contrast nicely but also combine beautifully.

Pillowy potato gnocchi pairs with salty bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and more, to make this exquisite Italian dish.

Gnocchi With Bacon Recipe

Servings: 4 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 20 minutes 
Cool Time: None 
Total Time: 25-30 minutes 

Ingredients: 

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

Instructions: 

Prepare the Gnocchi:

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

Prepare the Tomato Sauce: 

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 
2. Add the diced onion and chopped garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens. 
3. 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: 

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

Prepare the Fresh Herb Mixture:

1. 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: 

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

Serve: 

1. Plate the gnocchi on a serving dish and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy immediately.