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Creamy Bacon Gnocchi Recipe

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This creamy bacon gnocchi recipe combines pillowy potato gnocchi with crispy bacon and a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce, finished with fresh spinach for a deliciously comforting meal ready in just 42 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 16 Ounces Gnocchi
  • 1 Pound Bacon (roughly chopped)
  • 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 Cups Baby Spinach (trimmed)

Instructions

  1. Cook Gnocchi: Boil the gnocchi according to the package instructions until they float to the top or are tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
  2. Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the roughly chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat in the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons for flavor.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Return the skillet to the stove, melt the salted butter in the bacon fat, then sauté the finely minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Make Roux and Sauce Base: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook until the mixture turns golden. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth along with the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then let the sauce simmer until it thickens, around 5 minutes.
  5. Add Cream and Spinach: Whisk in the heavy cream and continue stirring until the sauce begins to thicken. Fold in the baby spinach and cook it down until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  6. Melt Parmesan: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  7. Combine Bacon and Gnocchi: Stir the cooked bacon and cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce. Return the pan to medium heat and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well combined.
  8. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with additional freshly grated parmesan and fresh basil if desired for extra flavor and freshness.

Notes

  • Use fresh gnocchi if available for the best texture.
  • Be sure to leave some bacon fat in the pan for added flavor in the sauce.
  • Stir continuously after adding flour to avoid lumps in the roux.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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