Description
Simple Gnocchi Carbonara is a quick and delicious twist on the traditional Italian carbonara dish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. In just 15 minutes, you can savor creamy egg sauce combined with crispy pancetta and fluffy potato gnocchi. This recipe’s rich flavors and comforting texture are sure to please both kids and adults alike. With versatile ingredients that allow for easy substitutions, this dish is perfect for those seeking a family-friendly meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g gnocchi
- 3 medium egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove
- 130g guanciale or pancetta
- 40g pecorino cheese, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi until they float (2-3 minutes). Reserve some cooking water before draining.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks with grated pecorino cheese, adding reserved gnocchi water as needed to thin the mixture. Season with black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat; cook crushed garlic until fragrant, then remove it.
- Add pancetta to the pan and sauté until crispy (4-5 minutes). Add cooked gnocchi and sauté until golden.
- Turn off heat, let the pan cool briefly, then add egg mixture, tossing quickly to coat the gnocchi evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, swap pancetta with sautéed mushrooms or smoked tofu. Store-bought gnocchi works well if you’re short on time.