Gnocchi with Asparagus and Bacon

"A delightful gnocchi dinner with asparagus and bacon that's ready in 30 minutes. Prosciutto or turkey pastrami wouldn’t go wrong with this recipe, too."

NotesIf you are not a big fan of cooking with wine, reserve 1/4 cup of the gnocchi water as the cooking liquid. Bacon can be substituted for prosciutto or turkey pastrami.

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Serves4 People

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time20 min

Cooking Vessel Size medium saucepan and large non-stick skillet

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) vacuum-packed gnocchi
6 slices bacon, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 medium cloves of garlic)
1 small yellow onion
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley for serving

In a medium saucepan, cook gnocchi according to the package instruction. (Cook gnocchi in boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until gnocchi floats on the top.) Drain and set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and sauté for 7-8 minutes or until crispy. Transfer to a towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon dripping in the skillet.
Return skillet to the heat, add minced garlic, followed by onion and asparagus. Sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender, stirring often.
Add gnocchi and bacon, stir. Then, add wine and lemon juice. Cook for another minute, stirring often.
Remove from heat. Dish and serve with parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.