Gnocchi with crispy bacon and spinach pesto
Soft, pillowy gnocchi are coated in a vibrant homemade pesto made with fresh spinach, basil, parmesan, and lemon juice, then topped with smoky crispy bacon. The dish offers a wonderful contrast between tender dumplings, crunchy bacon bits, and bright herbaceous sauce. Serve freshly tossed while hot for a speedy gourmet meal.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil60 ml
- Lemon juice5 ml
Instructions
4 steps- 1
To make the pesto, put the basil, spinach, Parmesan, salt and half the olive oil in a blender or mini food processor and blend. Keep adding oil, until your pesto is smooth. Season the pesto with a squeeze of lemon juice, and more salt, if needed.
- 2
Put the bacon in a small, cold frying pan and set it over a medium-high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- 3
Cook the gnocchi in a large pan of boiling water according to the packet instructions. They are done when the gnocchi float to the top. Drain and return to the pan.
- 4
Stir in the pesto and bacon and serve.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 250 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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