Creamy Bacon Gorgonzola Gnocchi
- 2 pounds Dry Gnocchi
- 1/2 pounds To 3/4 Pound Sliced Bacon, Cut Crosswise Into 1/2-inch Strips
- 1 Tablespoon To 4 Tablespoons Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese (If You Are Averse To Bleu Cheeses, You Can Substitute An Equal Amount Of Mozzarella Or Fontina Here.)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- 1/4 cups Grated Romano Or Parmesan Cheese
- 2 whole Thinly Sliced Green Onions (green Parts Only)
- 1/4 cups Parsley, Finely Chopped
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- In a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat, cook the bacon until it is browned and crisp-chewy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
- Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions in the pot of boiling water.
- When done, use a sieve or slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnocchi from the boiling water to a colander.
- Reserve the water.
- Return the pan with bacon grease to medium high heat.
- Add the drained gnocchi and toss to coat.
- Cook the gnocchi, stirring frequently, until golden brown on most surfaces.
- Lower the heat to medium, add all of the cheeses and a deep spoonful of the water in which the gnocchi was cooked.
- Stir gently, adding more pasta water if necessary, to help the cheese melt and form a sauce.
- Stir in the bacon, sliced green onions and parsley and serve hot with extra Romano cheese if desired.
bacon, gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, green onions, parsley
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/creamy-bacon-gorgonzola-gnocchi/ (may not work)