Skillet Gnocchi with Rapini and Pancetta

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (300 g) Olivieri® Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi®
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced pancetta
  • 1/2 bunch rapini, trimmed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan

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Instructions

  • Step 1

  • HEAT oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook pancetta for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to brown around edges and fat starts to render.

    Step 2

  • STIR in rapini, onion, garlic, chili flakes, salt and pepper; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Reduce heat to medium.

    Step 3

  • ADD Olivieri® Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi®; sauté for 5 to 8 minutes or until rapini is tender and gnocchi are golden brown and slightly crispy. 

    Step 4

  • STIR in lemon juice. Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan.

    Contents

    Recipe Tip

    For milder flavour, substitute broccoli or broccolini for rapini. 

One-Pan Dinner

With a base layer of rapini, onion, garlic and chili flakes sautéed with savoury pancetta, Olivieri® Tomato Mozzarella Skillet Gnocchi make for an incredibly delicious meal loaded with flavour. Just a hint of lemon juice adds a layer of acidity that really helps to bring out the flavours of the other ingredients and enhance the taste of the overall dish.

This potato gnocchi recipe makes for a simple and show-stopping one-pan dinner. And, unlike traditional potato gnocchi, the skillet variety cooks up crispy on the outside and tender on the inside for a new take on a classic. Serve for an intimate dinner for two or double the ingredient amounts to serve for a new family favourite recipe. With a little help from Olivieri® fresh pasta, sauce and gnocchi you can make elevated dishes simply that will satisfy your family and impress any dinner guests.

For a 3-course meal idea, start off with a few Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Crostini using our Olivieri® Basil and Cheese Pesto, serve this skillet gnocchi dish and finish with sweet cinnamon and sugar Churro-Style Gnocchi Bites.

What is Rapini?

Also known as broccoli rabe, If you’re not familiar with it, rapini is a green cruciferous vegetable similar to cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale. It adds a nutrient-dense element to any dish and a deep green colour when cooked. Often described in taste as nutty and bitter, it makes for a balanced combination with savoury pancetta, garlic, and creamy mozzarella and tomato filled gnocchi.

Check out even more gnocchi recipe ideas here: Gnocchi recipes.

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