Creamy Asparagus Bacon Gnocchi

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

5 slices bacon

8 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 to 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

1 medium shallot, finely chopped

2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving

1 lb. fresh gnocchi

3/4 c. heavy cream

3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan

Directions

In a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, turning occasionally, until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. When cool enough to handle, break into small, bite-size pieces.

Pour off excess fat into a small heatproof bowl, keeping enough to coat bottom of pan; reserve bacon fat for another use. Return pan to medium heat and add asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a medium bowl.

Pour oil into pan if pan looks dry and heat over medium heat. Cook shallot and thyme, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add gnocchi, cream, broth, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover pan, and cook 4 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened to desired consistency, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Remove pan from heat and stir in asparagus and Parmesan. Top with bacon and more thyme.

Nutrition

• Calories: 741
• Total Fat: 39 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 170 mg
• Sodium: 774 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 68 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 28 g