Move over pasta, this Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi is taking over as a go-to meal!
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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.
Oh, I almost forgot, I should tell you, the cheapy gnocchi were just as good as the pricey supermarket gnocchi.
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Pancetta and Spinach Gnocchi
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Deauna @ Honesty’s Protégée says
This recipe looks really good. I'm not sure I've ever had gnocchi, but I'm up for trying it!
foodyschmoody says
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
LydiaF says
I love gnocchi...and pancetta (or just about anything pork, let's face it). This looks great! How are you liking your peel?
foodyschmoody says
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.
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
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!
Laurie says
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!
foodyschmoody says
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.
Kait @ ChickadeeSays says
This looks so delicious and simple to make! Pinned!
xx Kait
Shelby says
I love gnocchi! I made it myself a couple of times and am addicted to it!
Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says
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!
Jenne Kopalek says
We do pancetta a lot! I love to buy it thick and cube it for pasta recipes. This really sounds amazing!
foodyschmoody says
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.
shannah @ Just Us Four says
Oh, I love gnocchi! It is so delicious. I bet the pancetta tastes fabulous with this dish too.
Jennfer says
I love gnocchi and pancetta! Looks fantastic.
Joy @ Yesterfood says
Ooooh, this looks good- I do love gnocchi! I am so glad you shared it with Treasure Box Tuesday- PINNED! 😀
angela says
Christine! This looks delicious!!! Pinning and can't wait to make it!!!! ~Angela
Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe with us on the Four Seasons Blog Hop! See you next time~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Nicky says
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.
Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says
Thanks so much for linking up with the Let's Get Real party. We hope you'll join us again on Friday.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
We LOVE gnocchi and this version sounds delicious! Pinning!