We’re taking Italian comfort food to a whole new level. Yep, I’ve combined gnocchi with crispy bacon, sautéed scallions, toasted pine nuts and Parmigiano…
I’m just gonna get right to it…
You’re welcome.
Because Bacon.
Am I right?
There’s something about one or two or six slices coming out of the oven all hot and sizzly.
I’m glad I decided to bake the bacon today. It’s the most convenient thing I’ve done all week.
Do you bake your bacon?
If you’ve never tried it – now is the time! Not only does it render a perfectly crispy bite – it gives our kitchen sponges a break! Counters, back splashes, and stove tops everywhere breathe a collective sigh of relief upon seeing bacon glide into an oven; therefore, if you can’t do it for yourself…do it for the sponges! Any breathers they get, especially during their busy season, is a blessing.
HOW TO BAKE BACON IN THREE EASY STEPS:
- Place bacon on a cooling rack, then set rack in a sheet pan.
- Place pan in a 400 degree oven, don’t worry about waiting for it to pre-heat. Bake for 25 minutes or so, flipping once, to desired crispness.
- Remove from oven and set bacon on a paper towel lined plate until ready to eat.
Okay – so I am definitely one who loves her gnocchi peaking from beneath a blanket of marinara or wrapped in a homey pesto – but sometimes a girl needs a little texture. Are you with me?
What the crunch of crispy bacon and toasty pine nuts do to our fluffy gnocchi is irresistible. Not to mention the pop of color from the scallions, and, ohhhh, the gift of Parmigiano. I could cry.
This dish, when plated (and eaten) as soon as everything is combined…all warm and tender…man, it’s as flawless a dining experience as ever I’ve had.
Who doesn’t need that kind of comfort in their life?
I know I do!
Buon Appetito!
MORE GNOCCHI RECIPES FOR YOU:
Summer Skillet Gnocchi with Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Gnocchi with Zucchini, Fresh Herbs and Ricotta Salata
Homemade Fried Gnocchi with Garlic & Parmesan
Gnocchi with Crispy Bacon, Scallions, Toasted Pine Nuts and Parmigiano
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
We’re taking Italian comfort food to a whole new level. Yep, I’ve combined gnocchi with crispy bacon, sautéed scallions, toasted pine nuts and Parmigiano…
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. bacon slices
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 pound package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parm, plus more for serving
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place bacon on a cooling rack and set rack in a sheet pan.
- Place pan in a 400 degree oven, don’t worry about preheating.
- Flipping the bacon once, bake until browned and crispy, about 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Set bacon on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- Once cool, cut into 1 inch strips.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add pine nuts. Cook for about two minutes, until nuts begin to turn golden. Remove from pan. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and olive oil.
- Add scallions and cook until just soft, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Retain 1/4 cup cooking liquid and drain the rest.
- Add gnocchi with 1/2 cup Parmigiano and bacon to the pan with scallions. Add splashes of cooking liquid for a looser sauce.
- Toss well to coat.
- Transfer gnocchi to a large serving dish.
- Top with toasted pine nuts, more Parmigiano, and black pepper.
Yeees to bacon. And gnocchi! And everything all sautéed together. This is so my kind of dish! Comforting and flavorful!
Check check check!!! Thanks, pal!
Beautiful gnocchi. Little pillows of love. Great ingredients. I have no issue with those prepared gnocchi. I can even get them in a whole-wheat variety!
Bacon makes all sorts of things wonderful, but when you pair it with some of my other favorite things like gnocchi and pine nuts, it becomes irresistible!
It sure does…thanks, friend! 🙂
You need to make gnocchi for me, Annie. When I make it it’s too gloppy or something. It’s just not right. And yours is, of course, crazy perfect.
Oh my…I would love to! As long as you promise to bring dessert! Thanks, pal! 🙂
Oh my goodness, Annie! This dish sounds absolutely delicious, I’m wishing I had everything to make it right now.
I wish you did, too! It’s a keeper! 🙂
You had me at bacon…and pine nuts….and parm cheese. lol! Seriously this is some good stuff right here and so easy to throw together! Love, love, love 🙂
So easy…this is my kinda food…simple and comforting! Thanks for stopping by, friend! 🙂
This is a whole new level, indeed!!! oh my this looks so good!!! I LOVE gnocchi!!
It’s scary how good they are! Thanks, my friend! Loving your videos, by the way! You rock!
Gnocchi is one of my favorite dishes, and you’ve added so many delicious ingredients here! This is such a big bowl of comfort food, Annie — it looks amazing!
Thank you so much, Marcie! It’s a hug in a bowl! 🙂