Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Pancetta & Wilted Watercress
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 ounces pancetta, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 large tomatoes, chopped1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound gnocchi, (see Shopping Tip)4 ounces watercress, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped (6 cups packed)1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1. Put a large pan of water on to boil.
2. Cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, sugar and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are almost completely broken down, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and salt. Remove from the heat.
3. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float, 3 to 5 minutes or according to package directions. Place watercress in a colander and drain the gnocchi over the watercress, wilting it slightly. Add the gnocchi and watercress to the sauce in the pan; toss to combine. Serve immediately, with Parmesan.
Makes 4 1-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DELIRIUM874.
2. Cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, sugar and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes are almost completely broken down, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and salt. Remove from the heat.
3. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float, 3 to 5 minutes or according to package directions. Place watercress in a colander and drain the gnocchi over the watercress, wilting it slightly. Add the gnocchi and watercress to the sauce in the pan; toss to combine. Serve immediately, with Parmesan.
Makes 4 1-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DELIRIUM874.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 326.2
- Total Fat: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 19.0 mg
- Sodium: 844.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 43.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 12.0 g
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