Potato Gnocchi with Bacon
An easy-to-make dish combines packaged gnocchi with fresh, flavorful ingredients like crispy bacon, fresh herbs, and ripe cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner for one.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces potato gnocchi
- 2 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
- 10 each cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- ⅛ teaspoon dried cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the potato gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, saute for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the quartered cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper to taste, and fresh oregano. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are soft. Transfer the tomato mixture to a saucepan.
- In the same skillet, add the bacon pieces, frying until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small food processor, combine the dill, parsley, fresh basil, a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the remaining clove of garlic. Blend briefly until the herbs are finely chopped.
- Add the ingredients into a saupen. Stir in the fresh herb mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Add the fried bacon to the gnocchi and mix thoroughly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 521mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g
