Creamy bacon and spinach gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1½ lb. gnocchi
- 3 oz frozen spinach
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 oz bacon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ⅛ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- fresh basil for garnishing
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Defrost the frozen spinach and squeeze out any excess water.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and chop the garlic.
- In a large skillet, fry the bacon until it is crispy and then set it aside. If you wish, drain some of the bacon fat.
- Put water to boil in a large pot for the gnocchi.
- Add butter to the pan and fry the garlic for 30 seconds at medium heat.
- Add one tablespoon of flour and mix well into the butter and garlic. Then add 1 cup of cold chicken broth and mix well.
- Put the gnocchi into the boiling water. Once they rise to the top, take them off the stove and drain the water.
- Throw the gnocchi into the skillet with the sauce, then add the oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add the spinach, Parmesan cheese and bacon, too. Cook for a couple of minutes at low heat. Done!
- You may grate some extra cheese when plating.
Notes
It is a simple recipe but it goes fast when cooking. So, have all your ingredients ready.