Pan Fried Gnocchi With Bacon Onions Peas Recipes

GNOCCHI WITH BACON AND SWEET PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the gnocchi and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
• In a large skillet over medium heat add bacon and cook until slightly crisp. Discard the excess fat. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds. Drain the gnocchi and add it to the pan. Stir in the butter, then add the peas, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of salt and mix to combine. Add the lemon juice and allow flavors to blend. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer the gnocchi to a serving bowl and serve.

PAN-FRIED GNOCCHI WITH BACON, ONIONS, & PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil.
• Cook the gnocchi according to package directions.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside. Pour off any fat from the skillet.
• In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions and cook until they begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are limp and golden brown, 10 more minutes.
• Stir in the peas and thyme, season with salt and pepper to taste, and transfer to a small bowl.
• Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the gnocchi and cook, tossing occasionally, until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Gently stir in the onion mixture, bacon, and Parmigiano, along with enough of the reserved cooking water to moisten and coat the gnocchi, about 4 tablespoons.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmigiano.

CRISPY GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Heat a large (about 12-inch), well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high; add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the gnocchi to the pan, breaking up any that are stuck together. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing every 1 ½ to 2 minutes so they get golden and crispy all over.
• Meanwhile, prepare your tomatoes: If you are using small ones like cherry or grape varieties, simply slice them in half. For larger tomatoes, quarter them or slice into bite-size chunks. (It is good to have a mix of shapes and sizes.) Place the tomatoes and onions in a large serving bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper and gently toss.
• When the gnocchi are golden and crispy, add them to the tomatoes, along with 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil and a handful each of parsley and basil. Toss and taste, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
• Top with more parsley and basil, and eat immediately or at room temperature.