Gnocchi with Peas, Bacon and Lemon

Prepare the ingredients. This is what will be on your plate — prepare the ingredients in advance so the work goes smoothly 🍝🥓

Boil the water and slice the bacon. Place a pot of water for the gnocchi on the stove and bring it to a boil. Slice the bacon into strips.

Sauté the bacon. In a pan over medium heat, melt a small amount of butter, add the bacon and sauté for about 2 minutes until it starts to brown. Then add the garlic and sauté for another about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Cook the gnocchi. Once the water in the pot is boiling, salt it and add the gnocchi. When they float to the surface, cook them for approximately 2 more minutes.

Prepare the sauce. Add the peas, lemon zest and lemon juice to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and add a small ladleful of the gnocchi cooking water per portion.

Add the gnocchi. Drain the gnocchi and transfer them to the pan. Mix everything thoroughly so the gnocchi are coated with the sauce.

Divide the dish among plates. Divide the finished dish among plates, sprinkle with grated cheese, optionally add torn mint and finish with more pepper to taste.

Serve. Serve immediately 🧀🌿✨