Gather around the table for a wonderful Italian banquet to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 slices pancetta, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup pure cream
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 x 500g packets potato gnocchi
- 100g baby spinach, chopped
Method
- Step 1Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook pancetta, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until crisp. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Step 2Reduce heat to medium-low. Add mascarpone, cream and nutmeg. Stir until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until mixture just simmers.
- Step 3Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain. Return to pan.
- Step 4Add mascarpone mixture and spinach. Season with pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Transfer to a platter. Serve.
- Low carb
Nutrition
2082 kj
Energy
34.7g
Fat Total
15.2g
Saturated Fat
3.7g
Fibre
6.2g
Protein
54mg
Cholesterol
710mg
Sodium
40g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Budget tip: Use middle bacon rashers instead of pancetta and save around $1.15 in total.
This dish is best served immediately.
Serves 8 as part of a banquet.
- Author: Claire Brookman
- Image credit: John Paul Urizar
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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