Gnocchi with Bacon Marinara and Crispy Arugula
- 1 package Prepared Gnocchi (4 Serving Size Package)
- 4 slices Bacon, Chopped
- 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced And Divided
- 2 cups Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- Crushed Red Pepper, To Taste
- Salt To Taste
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 cups Arugula, Washed And Coarsely Chopped
- 1/2 cups Loose Basil Leaves, Optional
- Bring a pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt to a boil for the gnocchi.
- When it boils, boil the gnocchi for 2-4 minutes, as package directs.
- Cook just until the gnocchi floats to the top of the boiling water.
- Drain off the water and set the gnocchi aside until ready to use.
- Meanwhile, make the marinara.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add the bacon.
- Stir and cook for 5 minutes or so until bacon is browned at the edges but still somewhat soft.
- Add the onion to the bacon and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring.
- Add half the garlic to the onion mixture and stir for 90 seconds, then add the crushed tomatoes.
- Taste the marinara, and add as much crushed red pepper and salt as youd like.
- Let the sauce simmer very gently while you prepare the arugula.
- Heat a separate skillet to medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the arugula and remaining garlic with a sprinkle of salt and saute for 90 seconds until wilted and crispy around the edges.
- Remove pan from heat and set aside.
- Right before serving, add the drained cooked gnocchi and basil leaves to the marinara.
- Stir together.
- Serve each portion of gnocchi topped with a bit of garlic arugula.
- Drizzle with some good olive oil for extra oomph.
- Enjoy!
bacon, onion, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper, salt, olive oil, arugula, loose basil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/gnocchi-with-bacon-marinara-and-crispy-arugula/ (may not work)