Meal Kit
Smoky Gnocchi Carbonara
with Parmesan and almonds
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Wheat, Soy
Chef
David Padilla
More than just a clever name and a pretty face, this dish is built for comfort from the ground up. Gnocchi are like little pillows of potato dumplings, and we toss them in a creamy carbonara sauce with bacon, peas, and Parmesan cheese. But we can't stop, won't stop there, because we add a delicious twist with smoked almonds for a truly unique flavor experience.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 fl. oz. Canned Evaporated Whole Milk
- 6 Bacon Strips
- 5 oz. Frozen Peas
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1½ oz. Shaved Parmesan
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1 oz. Smoked Almonds
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 3 Parsley Sprigs
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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1 Package Fresh Gnocchi
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs30g
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Fat53g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1360mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince parsley, both stems and leaves. Mince garlic. Coarsely chop smoked almonds. Rinse peas under warm water if still frozen. On a separate cutting board, slice bacon across its length into 1/3" wide pieces.
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2 Cook the Gnocchi
Once water is boiling, add gnocchi to pot and cook 2-3 minutes until gnocchi begin to float. Drain in colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking process. Place back in pot and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil to prevent from sticking together. Set aside.
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3 Make the Sauce
Line a plate with a paper towel. Place a medium pan over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook 8-10 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Transfer cooked bacon to towel-lined plate and pour off all but 2 tsp. of bacon drippings from pan. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 seconds. Add evaporated milk and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook 2 minutes, while stirring until slightly thickened. Add peas and half the Parmesan and cook 1 minute, or until sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and swirl in butter. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
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4 Toss the Pasta
Add gnocchi to pan containing sauce and toss until gnocchi is completely coated.
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5 Plate the Dish
Place tossed pasta in plate or bowl. Garnish with parsley, bacon, remaining shaved Parmesan, and almonds.
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