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Gnocchi with Spinach, Bacon and Mustard Cream Sauce
Italian potato dumplings in a delicious mustard cream sauce with spinach and bacon.
Ingredients
- 25 grams butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 250 ml crème fraiche
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 100 grams washed spinach leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 300 g gnocchi
- 200 grams streaky bacon or pancetta slices
Instructions
- 25 grams butter, 1 tsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlicHeat the butter and oil in a pan on a medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and saute gently for 2 minutes.
- 250 ml crème fraiche, 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp Dijon MustardAdd the crème fraiche and stir in the mustards and the salt.
- 100 grams washed spinach leavesAdd the spinach and put a lid on the pan. Leave to simmer on a very low heat.
- 200 grams streaky bacon or pancetta slicesFry or grill the bacon until crisp, drain on kitchen paper and then break into medium sized pieces.
- 300 g gnocchiAdd the gnocchi to the sauce and gently fold through.
- Serve the Gnocchi and sauce topped with the bacon pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 12gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1313mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3448IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg