Gnocchi With Tomatoes, Pancetta & Wilted Watercress
- 2 ounces pancetta, chopped (sliced thin)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 4 ounces watercress, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped (6 cups packed)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Put a large pan of water on to boil.
- Cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, sugar and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are almost completely broken down, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in vinegar and salt.
- Remove from the heat.
- Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float, 3 to 5 minutes or according to package directions.
- Place watercress in a colander and drain the gnocchi over the watercress, wilting it slightly.
- Add the gnocchi and watercress to the sauce in the pan; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, with Parmesan.
pancetta, garlic, tomatoes, sugar, red pepper, red wine vinegar, salt, gnocchi, freshly grated parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gnocchi-with-tomatoes-pancetta-wilted-watercress-249254 (may not work)