Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Pancetta, and Greens

  • 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)
Directions
Put a large pan of water on to boil.

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.

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.


Serving Size: 1 serving = 1 cup

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELIZ4824.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 310.4
  • Total Fat: 9.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.8 mg
  • Sodium: 916.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 9.4 g

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