Gnocchi Carbonara Recipe
Easy comforting food for Italian cuisine lovers. Fluffy gnocchi in a classic Italian carbonara sauce. Delicious and super quick to make.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs gnocchi
- pinch of salt for the gnocchi water
- 4 slices Bacon or (Pancetta)
- 3 medium egg yolks
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup pasta water
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Then add the gnocchi and once will rise to the top of the water it means the gnocchi is ready.
- Meanwhile, cut the bacon into little cubes and fry it in a frying pan until is crispy and golden.
- In a small bowl mix the 3 medium egg yolks, pecorino cheese, and the black pepper. You'll get a thick creamy consistency.
- You can add a little pasta water to the cheesy mixture to loosen and emulsify the consistency.
- Once the gnocchi is ready bring it with the bacon. Mix it together.
- Pour the egg mixture into the gnocchi and toss with it until thoroughly coated and thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately with a grating of parmesan cheese.