Description
Gnocchi Carbonara is a delicious twist on the classic carbonara pasta, using pillowy gnocchi as the base. This creamy dish is made with pancetta, Parmesan cheese, and a rich egg yolk sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb store-bought gnocchi
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
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Seasonings:
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Pancetta: In a skillet, cook diced pancetta until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked gnocchi with the pancetta and sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with additional Parmesan and enjoy hot.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy sauce.
- You can add peas or spinach for extra color and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg