Lunch: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Bacon and Sage Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Laura Zapalowski Smoky bacon and salty cheese, such as pecorino Romano, provide the perfect balance to lightly sweet gnocchi.

Ingredients

2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated sweet potato gnocchi (such as Nuovo)
2 thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
12 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped
3/4 ounce pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 3 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to pan; cook 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove bacon from pan; drain on a paper towel. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons drippings in pan; discard remaining drippings.
Add butter to drippings; cook 1 minute. Add sage; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add gnocchi to pan; sauté 1 minute or until lightly browned. Divide gnocchi evenly among 4 plates. Top each serving evenly with bacon, cheese, and pepper. Serve immediately.

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