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Gnocchi with Corn, Mushrooms, and Bacon

Potato gnocchi is mixed with bacon, corn, and mushrooms in a buttery lemon sauce then is topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 8 oz. mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 ears of corn kernels cut off
  • 3 scallions thinly slices (dark green part separated)
  • 1 17.5 oz package of potato gnocchi
  • 3 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/4 cup of pasta water then drain. Keep gnocchi warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned.
  • Add in the mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add in the corn and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Toss in the white and light green scallion parts and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of gnocchi water, butter, and lemon juice to the pot with the vegetables. Increase the heat to medium and cook, sstirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
  • Add the gnocchi to the pan and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • Divide the gnocchi and vegetables between 4 bowls and top with dark green scallions and parmesan cheese.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine (July/August 2022)