One-Pot Tuscan Bacon Gnocchi

This one-pot Tuscan bacon gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food. It’s creamy, ready in 20 minutes and made with only just a few basic ingredients. Minimal effort, maximum comfort. Say hello to this creamy Tuscan gnocchi – a cozy, flavor-packed dish loaded with veggies and crispy bacon, all tossed in a luscious Tuscan-style cream sauce. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights. The one-pan cooking method is a total game-changer.

No need for pre-boiling the gnocchi, no extra pots – just everything in one skillet for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. You can easily make this recipe your own: skip the bacon for a vegetarian version, or add your favorite protein like salmon, chicken or shrimp. This one-pot Tuscan bacon gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food. Ready in just 20 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. It’s the perfect weeknight win make with minimal effort.

Substitutions and Variations

Swap the sun-dried tomatoes for cherry tomatoes.
Use pasta instead: Not in a gnocchi mood? This dish also works with regular pasta, tortellini or ravioli.
Add pine nuts: Toast them in a dry skillet over medium-low for about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, they burn fast!
Boost the protein: Stir in crumbled Italian sausage, chicken, salmon or shrimp.
Add veggies: Roasted bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus, artichokes or mushrooms all work wonderfully. This dish is super customizable – just use what you love or what’s in your fridge.
Top it off: Finish with chili flakes, fresh basil or chopped chives.

What to serve with Tuscan Bacon Gnocchi

This dish is rich and super satisfying on its own, so I recommend pairing it with something light and fresh: A simple side salad with your favorite leafy greens like kale, arugula or romaine works perfectly. Add a lemony vinaigrette or balsamic dressing for a little zing.
You can also serve it with garlic bread if you’re leaning all the way into comfort food mode.

Ingredients:

5 oz bacon, cut into lardons
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, diced
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1½ cups chicken broth
2 cups spinach
½ cup heavy cream
2 lbs gnocchi
¾ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
chili flakes, for serving

Instructions:

Get your prep done before you start cooking: grate the Parmesan, mince the garlic cloves and dice the shallot. Chop the bacon into lardons and chop the sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium high. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from skillet onto a plate layered with paper towel. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and shallot. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Now add spinach and stir until wilted. Pour in cream and bring to a boil. Next add gnocchi and simmer for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in Parmesan. Finally add the sun-dried tomatoes. Finish off with crispy bacon and chili flakes. Enjoy!

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