Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12-16 oz package potato gnocchi ((check to be sure that it's GF if eating GF!))
  • 6-8 slices bacon ((Try cooking bacon in the oven.))
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 4 Tbsp flour
  • 4 cups milk ((rice milk works if you are dairy free!))
  • 2 cups peas ((canned or frozen work))
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh veggies, as side dish

Instruction

  • Cook the gnocchi as directed. Usually only takes 2-3 minutes after the water is boiling. Once they rise, remove from boiling water set aside on plate.
  • Meanwhile, saute the bacon slices in a large 12-14" skillet. Once cooked, remove the bacon and pat dry. Pour off most (but not all!) of the bacon fat. Run a knife through the bacon to crumble it.
  • To the same skillet, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Quickly whisk in the milk, keeping it from clumping. Let simmer over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often as it thickens. Once the sauce has thickened, add in the gnocchi, peas and crumbled bacon. (Note: If using frozen peas, you'll need to cook them and drain off the water.)
  • Let the gnocchi and other ingredients simmer in the sauce for a few minutes. Season with onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you want the sauce to be a little thinner, you can stir in a little more milk, until it reaches desired consistency.
  • Prepare some other veggies or side salad.
  • Serve Creamy Gnocchi with Peas and Bacon and side of veggies/salad.