Description

Creamy pancetta gnocchi is a mouthwatering dish with irresistible flavors. This easy recipe combines tender gnocchi, crispy pancetta, and a rich creamy sauce for a delightful dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

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1 pound gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
6 ounces guanciale or pancetta, diced
2 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, Pecorino Romano, and Parmigiano Reggiano in a large bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
Boil a large pot of salted water for the gnocchi.
While waiting, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the diced guanciale or pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
Cook the gnocchi in boiling water according to package directions until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
Toss the cooked gnocchi in the skillet with the guanciale or pancetta and garlic, coating them in the rendered fat.
Temper the egg and cheese mixture by whisking in 1/4 cup of the hot gnocchi water.
Quickly pour the egg mixture over the gnocchi off the heat, stirring constantly to form a creamy sauce. Add more reserved water if the sauce is too thick.
Return to low heat, stirring as the sauce becomes silky. Avoid overheating to prevent scrambling the eggs. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional grated cheese before serving.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add more cheese to the sauce.
Make sure to reserve enough pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
Substituting bacon for pancetta will yield a different flavor but can work in a pinch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 540
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 200mg