Description
Creamy Pancetta Gnocchi features tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich sauce of pancetta, eggs, and cheese. This dish is a delightful companion for a quick dinner or comforting meal, ideal for those craving homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Whisk together egg yolks, whole egg, Pecorino Romano, and Parmigiano Reggiano in a large bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
- Boil salted water in a large pot for cooking the gnocchi.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced guanciale or pancetta, cooking until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Cook gnocchi in boiling water according to package directions until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the guanciale or pancetta and garlic, tossing to coat in the fat.
- Gradually whisk 1/4 cup of reserved gnocchi water into the egg and cheese mixture to temper it.
- With the skillet off the heat, quickly pour the egg mixture over the gnocchi, stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Return skillet to low heat, stirring gently until the sauce is silky and coats the gnocchi well. Avoid overheating to prevent scrambling the eggs. Season with more black pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and additional grated cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an authentic flavor, use guanciale if available, or stick with pancetta as an alternative.
Serve immediately for the best texture, as the sauce may thicken if left to sit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg