Gnocchi with Tomato Bacon Sauce and Mozzarella di Bufala

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Gnocchi with Tomato Bacon Sauce and Mozzarella di Bufala

A comforting dish featuring tender gnocchi coated in a rich tomato and bacon sauce, finished with creamy Mozzarella di Bufala. It's quick to prepare and full of flavor.

1,614kcal

4 Portions · 1,220 g

Protein
59 g
Carbohydrates
171 g
Fat
74 g
Fiber
15 g
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4

g
  • Gnocchi500 grams
  • Sea Salt1 tablespoon
  • Butter1 tablespoon
  • Bacon cubes200 grams
  • Diced tomatoes400 grams
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • Olive Oil2 tablespoons
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Cayenne Pepper¼ teaspoon
  • Mini Mozzarella di Bufala DOP

Cook the Gnocchi

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Use about 1 tablespoon of sea salt.

  2. 2

    Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

    Timer2 min
  3. 3

    Drain the gnocchi and set aside in a colander.

Make the Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add the bacon cubes and cook until they are lightly crispy, stirring occasionally.

  3. 6

    Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.

    Timer1 min
  4. 7

    Add the diced tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to your taste.

  5. 8

    Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

    Timer10 min

Sauté the Gnocchi

  1. 9

    In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 10

    Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan and sauté until they are golden and slightly crispy on the outside, which should take about 3–4 minutes.

    Timer4 min

Combine and Serve

  1. 11

    Mix the crispy gnocchi with the tomato bacon sauce until they are evenly coated.

  2. 12

    Serve the gnocchi on plates and top generously with Mini Mozzarella di Bufala DOP.

Garnish and Enjoy

  1. 13

    Optionally, drizzle with a little extra olive oil or garnish with fresh basil leaves for added flavor and presentation.

  2. 14

    Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Gnocchi with Tomato Bacon Sauce and Mozzarella di Bufala!

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