SILKY GNOCCHI CARBONARA

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This creamy, pillowy gnocchi carbonara is an easy fancy meal you can make at home. It's done in about 30 minutes, and has deep buttery, meaty flavors.

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Gnocchi Pancetta, salami, or ham Egg Parmesan cheese Lemon juice Frozen broccoli or green beans

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INGREDIENTS

Boil gnocchi according to package directions.

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STEP 1

While gnocchi is cooking, heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, chopped hard salami, or ham to hot cast iron skillet. Cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

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STEP 2

While meat and gnocchi are cooking, mix sauce. Crack an egg into a small mixing bowl, grate parmesan cheese into bowl, and add lemon juice to egg. Whisk until all incorporated. Set aside.

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STEP 3

When gnocchi has been floating for 30 seconds, drain water. Save 1 cup of remaining gnocchi water, and set aside. Add cooked gnocchi to meat in the cast iron skillet. Spread gnocchi out into a single layer on pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until gnocchi is browned on at least one side.

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STEP 4

Once one side is crispy and browned, remove from heat then add egg mixture. Mix gnocchi and egg mixture until well incorporated. Add pasta water ¼ cup at a time to thin out the sauce. Return to low heat, simmer until sauce is desired thickness.

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STEP 5

Get the full recipe, tips, and recipes to use up leftover ingredients at the link below.

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