Crispy Gnocchi with Turkey Bacon and Creamy Garlic Sauce
A delicious dish featuring crispy gnocchi tossed with turkey bacon and a creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the top. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and increase heat to high. Add the cooked gnocchi and sauté until golden brown and crispy.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the crispy gnocchi and turkey bacon back into the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg