Description
Gnocchi Carbonara with Bacon & Parmesan is a sumptuous dish that perfectly blends the creaminess of a rich sauce with the delightful texture of tender potato gnocchi. Enhanced by crispy bacon and freshly grated Parmesan, this meal delivers comforting flavors that are ideal for family dinners or special occasions. With its quick preparation time and gourmet appeal, Gnocchi Carbonara is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 4 ounces thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan and black pepper.
- Return cooked gnocchi to the skillet with bacon. Off heat, quickly pour egg mixture over gnocchi while stirring gently to coat without scrambling eggs.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. To make it vegetarian, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms or smoked tempeh.