GNOCCHI WITH BACON CREAM SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb gnocchi
• Water, enough to fill a large pot 3/4 full
• 4 strips smoked bacon, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 2 egg yolks, beaten well
• 1/4 cup milk or cream
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley and more parmesan, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring water, salted heavily, to a boil in a large pot.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together egg yolks, milk and cheese with a fork or whisk. Set aside.
3. In a large high sided saute pan over medium high heat, cook chopped bacon to desired crispness. At this point, you could remove or keep the rendered bacon fat, it's entirely up to you. Once done, turn heat to low and add garlic. Stir well, making sure garlic doesn't burn.
4. Add gnocchi to the water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or as package describes.
5. While gnocchi is cooking, add the egg mixture to the bacon in the skillet (heat still on low, or turned off) and whisk well. In a small bowl, whisk the chicken stock into the cornstarch, then add to the sauce, whisking well to incorporate.
6. Drain gnocchi, then add to skillet and toss well with sauce.
7. Serve immediately with parsley and parmesan as garnish.

source:http://www.sweetteaandthyme.com/gnocchi-bacon-cream-sauce/

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