Skillet Gnocchi with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Spinach
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pieces of bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp butter, divided
- ¼ small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 (12 oz) bag of skillet gnocchi
- 1 handful of grape tomatoes
- 1½ cups baby spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Fresh parmesan, grated
Instructions
- Cook the bacon bits in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Remove bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain the grease. Discard the bacon grease from the skillet.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add the remaining butter, skillet gnocchi, and tomatoes, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
- Finally, add the baby spinach, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, along with Parmesan cheese on the side. Enjoy.