Gnocchi Carbonara with Bacon & Parmesan
Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of Gnocchi Carbonara with crispy bacon and rich Parmesan, ready in just 30 minutes for a comforting meal any night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen gnocchi
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste (use sparingly)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, approximately 2-3 minutes. Drain and reserve about half a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving some fat in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and plenty of black pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked gnocchi directly into the skillet with reserved bacon fat over low heat. Slowly pour in your creamy mixture while tossing gently until well-coated. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Crumble crispy bacon back into the skillet and mix into the sauce.
- Plate your gnocchi generously topped with additional Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 210mg