Southwest Style Summer Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi with Bacon and Corn
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This Southwest style inspired gnocchi dish is the perfect summer gnocchi recipe! Fresh ricotta gnocchi are light and pair wonderfully with fresh sweet corn, bell peppers and crispy bacon.

Check out our homemade ricotta gnocchi recipe here! You can substitute potato gnocchi for a heartier dish.

Southwest Style Summer Ricotta Gnocchi

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 3
Best Season: Summer

Description

A light and fresh ricotta gnocchi served with blistered corn, peppers and bacon. 

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables

    Carefully cut the corn off the ears of corn. Dice the bell pepper into squares. 

  2. Prepare the bacon

    In a cool dry pan add the slices of cut bacon. Cook on medium until crispy then add the corn and peppers. Turn the heat to medium high and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally to avoid the burning. 

  3. Boil the gnocchi

    Add the gnocchi to a simmering pot of well salted water. Boil for 3 minutes fresh or 8 minutes frozen. 

  4. Combine the gnocchi and bacon

    Strain and add the gnocchi to the bacon, corn and pepper sauce. Toss to combine and cook for a minute. 

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