Crispy Gnocchi With Bacon, Peas, Spinach & Cream

Crispy Gnocchi with Bacon, Peas, Spinach & Cream | Gnocchi is a versatile kitchen staple perfect for quick home cooking. This recipe elevates gnocchi by crisping it up and adds delicious flavors with bacon, peas, spinach, and a creamy sauce.

By @donalskehan

Original recipe source

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 100 g smoked pancetta block
• 100 g smoked pancetta lardons
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g fresh gnocchi
• 500 g fresh gnocchi
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 100 g petit pois
• 2 handfuls baby spinach
• 250 ml double cream
• 30 g Parmesan
• 100 g smoked pancetta lardons
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 zest lemon zest

Instructions

1. Cut 100g of smoked pancetta block into thick lardons using a sharp knife.
2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta lardons and cook until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Transfer the cooked pancetta to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
4. Top up the pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil if it looks dry, then add 500g of fresh gnocchi.
5. Fry the gnocchi for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on the outside.
6. Using a sharp knife, finely slice 2 cloves of garlic.
7. Add the sliced garlic, 100g of petit pois, and 2 handfuls of baby spinach to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the peas are heated through.
8. Pour 250ml of double cream into the pan and stir in 30g of grated Parmesan.
9. Return the crispy bacon to the pan and stir well to combine all ingredients.
10. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
11. Finish by sprinkling the zest of 1 lemon over the dish and serve hot directly from the pan.