Arugula Pesto Gnocchi with Crispy Pancetta and Burrata
Gnocchi served with a super simple and delicious peppery arugula pesto sauce, creamy burrata cheese and crispy pancetta. This recipe is not only quick and easy but is full of incredible flavour. Perfect for those nights when you don't have a lot of time to get dinner on the table!
Fresh lemon juiceadd this to taste if the pesto is bitter
Everything else
1.1lbs (500g)gnocchi (store-bought or homemade gnocchi)
3.5oz (100g)pancettacut into cubes
1ballburrata
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it well.
Meanwhile, put all ingredients in a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste. Add more olive oil as needed then transfer the pesto to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Heat a pan on a medium heat. Once hot, add the pancetta and fry until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
Assemble
When everything is prepped, add the gnocchi to the boiling water. When the gnocchi float on the surface transfer them to the bowl with the pesto.
Add ¼ cup (60ml) of gnocchi water to the bowl and stir the pesto and gnocchi together until fully coated. You can add more water if the sauce is too thick.
Serve the gnocchi in bowls and top with a few spoonfuls of burrata and crispy pancetta.
Tip: if the pesto is on the bitter side or too peppery add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Prep ahead - you can prep the pesto in advance and store it in the fridge for 4-5 days.Storage - the gnocchi are best served immediately but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.