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Creamy Gnocchi Carbonara with Bacon & Parmesan Recipe

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This Creamy Gnocchi Carbonara with Bacon & Parmesan Bliss is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines pillowy potato gnocchi with crispy bacon, a velvety Parmesan and egg sauce, and a touch of fresh parsley. Perfectly cooked gnocchi are tossed with crispy bacon and a luscious creamy sauce that clings to each bite, making this an indulgent yet quick and easy comfort food favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 500 g potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
  • 150 g bacon, diced (or pancetta/turkey bacon)
  • 2 large eggs (fresh)
  • 60 g grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil)

Seasonings and Garnish

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Gnocchi: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a vigorous boil over high heat. Add the potato gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes. Once cooked, drain the gnocchi and set aside.
  2. Sauté Bacon and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the diced bacon and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is golden-brown and crispy. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Prepare Egg and Cheese Mixture: While the bacon cooks, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined. Set aside.
  4. Toss Gnocchi with Bacon: Once the bacon is crispy, gently add the drained gnocchi into the skillet. Toss them carefully to coat evenly with the bacon and oil mixture. Remove the skillet from heat before the next step.
  5. Create Creamy Carbonara Sauce: Pour the egg and Parmesan cheese mixture over the hot gnocchi in the skillet. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the heat from the gnocchi and bacon to gently cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce without scrambling them.
  6. Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for color and freshness. Serve immediately, optionally adding extra grated Parmesan cheese on top for an enhanced cheesy flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the eggs are fresh since they are lightly cooked in the sauce.
  • If you prefer, turkey bacon can be used as a leaner alternative to traditional pork bacon.
  • Do not overheat the skillet when adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
  • Fresh gnocchi cook faster, but frozen gnocchi works well too—just don’t thaw before boiling.
  • You can substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder in a pinch, but fresh gives better flavor.

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