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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » All Recipes

    Published: Feb 17, 2014 · Modified: Jan 21, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi

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    Move over pasta, this Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi is taking over as a go-to meal!

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    Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi

    Last week, I ventured to Ocean State Job Lot to buy a pizza peel (my dad told me they were super cheap there), for all the bread I've been baking.  While I was there, I started browsing the food section, just out of curiosity.  I hadn't planned on buying any food there, but I was surprised to see packages of gnocchi for only $2.  I was a bit nervous buying food there, but the price was right and how bad could it be, right?  I was especially excited, because I've had a recipe for Pancetta & Spinach Gnocchi in my head for a few weeks, but the gnocchi has been pretty pricey at the regular grocery store.  So I grabbed two packages and a bunch of other junk I didn't need and headed home.

    If you aren't familiar with gnocchi, you should be.  They are little pillows of deliciousness.  Gnocchi are soft Italian pasta.  The main ingredient varies; the most popular ones being potato, semolina or cheese.  You can find it in most grocery stores and it comes fresh, dried or frozen.  They only take a few minutes to cook, making them a perfect choice for weeknight meals.  For this meal I used a dried potato gnocchi.

    If you are having trouble locating packages of pancetta at your local grocery store, check the deli counter.  They usually will have it.  I guess I'm assuming you know what pancetta is.  Just in case you don't, think, Italian bacon.  It is basically bacon that is cured with salt, pepper & other spices but it is not smoked like American bacon.

    Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi

    Oh, I almost forgot, I should tell you, the cheapy gnocchi were just as good as the pricey supermarket gnocchi.

    This recipe has been adapted from MyRecipes.

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    Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi

    Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package gnocchi
    • 1 T olive oil
    • 3 oz pancetta cut into strips
    • 1 large shallot diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 C spinach fresh
    • 1 T lemon juice fresh
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ¼ C freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • Optional 1 T butter

    Instructions
     

    • Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain but reserve ¼ C cooking water.
    • Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium/high heat. Add pancetta. Cook 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
    • Place the same skillet back on burner over medium heat. Add shallots and spinach. Cook, stirring often until spinach is just wilted (about 3 min), add garlic and cook 1 minute.
    • Stir in gnocchi, pancetta, lemon juice, reserved cooking water, salt and pepper. Cook together 2-3 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
    • Optional - Stir in 1 T butter just before removing from heat.
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    1. Deauna @ Honesty’s Protégée says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:43 pm

      This recipe looks really good. I'm not sure I've ever had gnocchi, but I'm up for trying it!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 17, 2014 at 2:53 pm

        Oh Deauna, you've got to try them. It's something I usually order in a restaurant so my husband had never had them either. He was a bit nervous to try, but he survived, he even liked them! lol

        Reply
    2. LydiaF says

      February 17, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      I love gnocchi...and pancetta (or just about anything pork, let's face it). This looks great! How are you liking your peel?

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 17, 2014 at 3:13 pm

        I'm loving it, Lydia. Before I was just sort of tossing the dough on top of the stone so everything was a bit deformed (but still tasted great). Using the peel is giving me beautiful loves of bread. It's my new obsession, thanks to this knead-less recipe book I'm following.

        Reply
    3. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

      February 17, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      I had gnocchi for the first time not too long ago so now I'm trying to find new ways to use it 🙂 this looks awesome I bet it'd be good with veggie bacon too!

      Reply
    4. Laurie says

      February 17, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Funny I went to Ocean State for something and I noticed they had all those Bobs Mills oats and flours and they were so much cheaper! Looks so good, I love Gnocchi!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 17, 2014 at 4:57 pm

        I actually also bought the Bob's Whole Wheat Flour and I'm mixing up dough for 5 loaves of whole wheat sandwich bread this morning.

        Reply
    5. Kait @ ChickadeeSays says

      February 17, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      This looks so delicious and simple to make! Pinned!

      xx Kait

      Reply
    6. Shelby says

      February 17, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      I love gnocchi! I made it myself a couple of times and am addicted to it!

      Reply
    7. Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says

      February 18, 2014 at 2:25 am

      I love gnocchi, though I've never tried making it at home. With the pancetta, I'm pretty sure I can get everyone in my house to eat this!

      Reply
    8. Jenne Kopalek says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:08 am

      We do pancetta a lot! I love to buy it thick and cube it for pasta recipes. This really sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        February 18, 2014 at 12:11 pm

        Jenne, I like to buy it thick too. This time around, though, for some reason, I had a hard time finding it. My local grocery store was out and had to order it for me. They said it's just not a big seller for them. When I returned to pick it up, I was bummed to find it pre-packaged and thin cut. But I made do w/ it. Thanks for dropping in.

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    9. shannah @ Just Us Four says

      February 18, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Oh, I love gnocchi! It is so delicious. I bet the pancetta tastes fabulous with this dish too.

      Reply
    10. Jennfer says

      February 18, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      I love gnocchi and pancetta! Looks fantastic.

      Reply
    11. Joy @ Yesterfood says

      February 19, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Ooooh, this looks good- I do love gnocchi! I am so glad you shared it with Treasure Box Tuesday- PINNED! 😀

      Reply
    12. angela says

      February 24, 2014 at 2:30 am

      Christine! This looks delicious!!! Pinning and can't wait to make it!!!! ~Angela

      Reply
    13. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says

      February 24, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe with us on the Four Seasons Blog Hop! See you next time~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

      Reply
    14. Nicky says

      February 25, 2014 at 3:07 am

      This looks great and so simple to prepare. I've never had gnocchi. I'm stopping by from the Let's Get Real Friday party. Thanks for coming and linking up with us. I hope you'll join us again on Friday.

      Reply
    15. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says

      February 25, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks so much for linking up with the Let's Get Real party. We hope you'll join us again on Friday.

      Reply
    16. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      March 01, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      We LOVE gnocchi and this version sounds delicious! Pinning!

      Reply

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