Skillet Gnocchi Carbonara
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(53 votes, average: 3.94 out of 5)Skillet Gnocchi Carbonara
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (300 g) Olivieri® Skillet Classic Gnocchi
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Olivieri® Classic Alfredo Sauce
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped chives
Instructions
Step 1
COOK bacon in large skillet set over medium heat until fat starts to render. Increase heat to medium-high.
Step 2
ADD Olivieri® Skillet Classic Gnocchi; sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until bacon is cooked and gnocchi are heated through, golden brown and crispy. Drain excess fat.
Step 3
STIR in Olivieri® Classic Alfredo Sauce; bring to simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is heated through.
Step 4
SPRINKLE with cheese and pepper; toss until well combined and garnish with chives.
Cooking Tip
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon for a poached, fried or boiled egg.
Recipe Video
Authentic Italian Flavors
Bringing the authentic flavours of Italian cuisine to your family table is now easier with the help of Olivieri® pasta and sauces. This Skillet Gnocchi Carbonara recipe requires few ingredients and little cooking time, but is sure to deliver irresistible taste in every bite!
Olivieri® Classic Potato Skillet Gnocchi are sautéed in bacon fat until golden brown and then tossed with ready-made Alfredo Sauce, Parmesan cheese and pepper to marry all the flavours together. To take things up a notch, try swapping in guanciale for bacon, a cured meat from the jowl of the pig that’s commonly used in the traditional Italian recipe, or pancetta.
Recipes with Alfredo Sauce
Olivieri® Classic Alfredo Sauce is rich, creamy and perfect on everything from Linguine Alfredo to a cannelloni stuffing. It is also great when used to marinate meat or seafood or for adding extra flavour to a vegetable bake. Once you try it, it will become the secret to keeping all of your meals simple, yet sophisticated and satisfying.
This fresh pasta sauce has no artificial colours or flavours and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for extended shelf life. Heat over the stove while cooking your gnocchi or pasta or in the microwave for about 4 to 5 minutes.
If you loved the taste of this carbonara recipe, continue exploring new dishes with Alfredo sauce like this Italian Sausage Tortelloni Alfredo with Mushrooms. Looking for another dinner idea tonight? Check out: How to cook gnocchi.