Creamy Tomato and Bacon Gnocchi
8 portionsWhat you will need
6 oz. Bacon
2 cloves Garlic
1 cup Cream
15 oz. Canned Whole Tomatoes
2 lb. Gnocchi
(Nutritional facts 135 calories, 6.95 g fat, 15.44 g carbohydrates, 4.49 g protein, 5 mg cholesterol, 354 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather ingredients.
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Peel the garlic cloves and crush to a paste.
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Cut the bacon into squares.
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Puree the canned tomatoes.
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Blend the cream into the pureed tomato. Blend for just long enough to mix thoroughly or you may break the cream.
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Cook the bacon over medium-low heat until crispy, stirring often and scraping the pan to avoid burning the fond. Then, pour off some of the rendered bacon fat.
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Stir the chopped garlic into some of the residual oil and toast it briefly.
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Pour in the pureed tomatoes and cream.
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Simmer for about 10 minutes to reduce slightly and meld flavors.
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Add the gnocchi. Simmer gently until gnocchi is cooked through.
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.