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    Home » Dinner » Gnocchi with Pancetta

    Gnocchi with Pancetta

    Last updated on December 10, 2020. Originally posted on August 21, 2017 By Elaine 20 Comments

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    This gnocchi with pancetta recipe is a favorite here at my house. My guests request it and I oblige them. The gnocchi is soft and succulent and are complemented by the pancetta and veggies.

    A fork with the gnocchi on it held over the bowl with more veggies in the background

    This recipe is such a stand out. Not only are the gnocchi incredibly tasty by themselves, but when you add the salty pancetta and well seasoned vegetables, you have a great meal.

    I’ve served it at many parties and I’m always asked for the recipe. That’s what made me want to make it for the blog, so everyone, even people who haven’t been at one of my parties can enjoy it.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • You can use store bought gnocchi but it is so easy to make. Once you make your own, you’ll never go back to store bought again.
    • You can save time and make the gnocchi the day before or even weeks ahead. Gnocchi freezes well and only takes 5 minutes to cook even out of the freezer.
    • You don’t need a lot of water to cook gnocchi. I usually fill a stockpot with 3 – 4 inches of water.
    • As you fish the gnocchi out of the water, add it to a bowl so you can drain it again of water before adding to the cooked vegetables.

    How to make gnocchi with pancetta

    Pre-step

    Add three to four inches of water and salt to a medium stockpot and bring it to a boil.

    Step one

    Make the gnocchi and set place in the fridge until you’re ready to cook it.

    A pan of uncooked gnocchi

    Step two

    Gather the ingredients – mushrooms, spinach, pancetta, and the gnocchi ingredients.

    Sliced mushrooms, pancetta, spinach, ricotta, flour and parmesan cheese on a table

    Step three

    Heat your wok or sauté pan on medium and once it has heated up, add the pancetta and sauté for 6 minutes, until the meat is crispy.

    Step four

    Even though there will be fat from the pancetta, still add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. You do this for the sauce.

    Add the spinach and mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic paste and sauté for an additional minute.

    Spinach, pancetta and mushrooms sautéed in a red wok with a spatula in it

    Doesn’t that look good?

    Step five

    By now, the water is boiling so add the gnocchi. Once the gnocchi floats to the top of the water, it is done.

    Take a hand strainer and fish out the gnocchi as they bob to the surface of the water until all of them are cooked.

    Step five

    Add the drained gnocchi to the wok and stir it into the vegetables to mix it together.

    Step six

    Either serve the gnocchi straight out of the wok or transfer it to a serving bowl as I do.

    You will have extra vegetables. You can place that in a bowl as well as a side dish.

    A white bowl with the gnocchi dish in it with a plate with the vegetable in it along with a salad and wine

    Let’s see some gnocchi on a fork!

    A fork with the gnocchi on it held over the bowl with more veggies in the background

    It is so tasty.

    I hope you enjoyed this gnocchi with pancetta recipe. Believe me, when you make it, it will be a family favorite.

    Other things I’ve served with this meal

    • Cucumber mint cosmo
    • Baked Brie
    • Chocolate, marshmallow pistachio cake
    • Classic New York cheesecake

    Please feel free to leave me a gnocchi loving comment!

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

    If you’ve tried this or any other recipe on the blog, I’d love the hear what you thought about it in the comments below.  I love hearing from you!  You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST  to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

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    Gnocchi with Pancetta, Mushroom and Spinach

    This gnocchi dish is so delicious it will become a family favorite!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: gnocchi with pancetta
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 16 minutes
    Total Time: 26 minutes
    Servings: 6 cups
    Calories: 528kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    Gnocchi

    • 1 pound ricotta cheese full fat
    • 1 cup white flour
    • 2 – 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pound Gnocchi recipe here

    Pancetta and Veggies

    • 6 ounces pancetta chopped
    • 10 ounces baby portobello mushrooms sliced
    • 5 ounces baby spinach
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons garlic paste or 2 cloves, crushed

    Instructions

    Gnocchi

    • Make the gnocchi according to these directions here
    • Set some water on to boil and salt it
    • Heat a sauté pan on medium, I use a cast iron wok
    • Add pancetta and sauté for 6 minutes or until meat has crisped up
    • Remove pancetta and set aside
    • Add oil, spinach and mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes.  Right before the veggie is done, add the garlic
    • Place veggies in a serving dish
    • Cook gnocchi, it only takes 5 minutes if that, when it floats, fish out of water and place in a serving bowl
    • Ladle some gnocchi on a plate
    • Add spinach and mushroom mixture over the gnocchi
    • Eat
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    wok
    stockpot
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    Notes

    You can make this vegetarian by just omitting the pancetta! I will add 10 minutes to the time for how long it takes to make gnocchi.
    Helpful tips
    • You can use store bought gnocchi but it is so easy to make. Once you make your own, you’ll never go back to store bought again.
    • You can save time and make the gnocchi the day before or even weeks ahead. Gnocchi freezes well and only takes 5 minutes to cook even out of the freezer.
    • You don’t need a lot of water to cook gnocchi. I usually fill a stockpot with 3 – 4 inches of water.
    • As you fish the gnocchi out of the water, add it to a bowl so you can drain it again of water before adding to the cooked vegetables.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2560IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 4.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Margie

      August 21, 2017 at 11:28 am

      Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks so much Margie 😉

        Reply
    2. Catherine

      August 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      This looks wonderful! I haven’t had gnocchi in ages but I’m craving it after seeing this dish. Sounds like such a fun summer with the family 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 12:40 pm

        Gnocchi is so easy and quick to make! It’s my favorite dish!

        Reply
    3. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

      August 21, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      Now I’m craving this too! Thanks for sharing the recipe…and what a fun post!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Thank you Suzy! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amy | The Cook Report

      August 21, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      This sounds like my perfect meal, I love all of these ingredients!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Thank you Amy!

        Reply
    5. Emily

      August 21, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      I can see why this is a favourite in your house, it sounds simply delicious especially if made with homemade gnocchi, love it!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        Thanks Emily! Homemade is the key!

        Reply
    6. Ginny

      August 21, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      I love that you made gnocchi. It looks just great and I also want that hat 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        Lol Ginny!

        Reply
    7. Beth

      August 21, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      You are so funny, I can’t decide which to comment on but I do love the chick giving you a “that chick is nuts” look!! I have never made gnocchi. Why? I do not know! I must change that!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 21, 2017 at 2:06 pm

        Hehe Beth! It’s so easy to make gnocchi!

        Reply
    8. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

      August 27, 2017 at 9:32 pm

      This dish is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! Love this flavor combo – the pancetta just puts it over the top. YUM!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 28, 2017 at 8:27 am

        Thank you so much Ashley, I truly appreciate it!

        Reply
    9. Patty @pattysaveurs.com

      August 29, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Mmmm! Such a nice gnocchi recipe Lainey! They’re my friends too although I have yet to try and make them myself… Love the picture with the skunk toy 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 30, 2017 at 4:47 pm

        Hehe Patty! 🙂 Thank you. I love gnocchi, so much!

        Reply
    10. Caroline @ Pinch Me, I'm Eating!

      November 12, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      We made this (with storebought gnocchi) and it was soooo good!! Definitely adding this one to the regular rotation. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 12, 2017 at 3:36 pm

        Aww. Thanks for letting me know Caroline! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply

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