One-Pan Creamy Mushroom and Pancetta Gnocchi

Added by @janzik

One-Pan Creamy Mushroom and Pancetta Gnocchi

Serves

4

Difficulty
Mess

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 28 oz potato gnocchi
  • 8 oz rolled pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 16 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 ea fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 ea salt and fresh black pepper

Steps

  1. 1

    Place the hand-cut pancetta into a cold, large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until the fat renders completely and the pieces turn golden and crispy (about 6 to 8 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bits to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.

  2. 2

    Increase the heat to medium-high. Add all the sliced mushrooms into the hot pancetta fat. Sauté for 5 minutes without stirring too much until they turn deep golden-brown. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Push the mushrooms to the edges of the pan to clear the center. Add the gnocchi directly into the skillet. Pan-fry them in the remaining fat for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they start to get a light golden crust.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream. Stir thoroughly, making sure to scrape up the savory bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 4 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.

  5. 5

    Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Stir in the grated cheese and toss the crispy pancetta back in. Stir continuously for one minute until the cheese melts into a rich, glossy coating.

  6. 6

    Finish with plenty of freshly cracked black pepper and chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot right out of the pan.

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