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Gnocchi Carbonara
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Gnocchi Carbonara

This Gnocchi Carbonara takes the classic beloved Italian dish and gives it a slight twist by using gnocchi instead of spaghetti or bucatini.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4
Author: Jonathan Melendez

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan packed
  • 1/3 cup grated pecorino Romano packed
  • Salt
  • Coarse black pepper
  • 16 ounces store-bought gnocchi

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with plenty of salt.
  • Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and the pancetta. Cook, stirring often, until lightly crisp and golden brown. Keep warm.
  • In the meantime, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, parmesan, pecorino, a small pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper. Set aside.
  • Add the gnocchi to the boiling salted water and cook until just slightly under done. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to the skillet with the pancetta. Give it a stir and cook for a minute or so over low heat. Remove from the heat and add the egg mixture to the pan. Vigorously stir until warmed and melted through. Add a ladleful of the pasta cooking water as needed to loosen it slightly and create a silky creamy sauce.
  • Serve with a sprinkle more of cheese and a bit more black pepper. Enjoy

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