Tried and True: Pan-Toasted Gnocchi with Bacon, Leeks and Fresh Tomato
February 7, 2014
Man it has been forever since I have done a Tried & True Post. I took to my Pinterest board for Delicious Food and found Laurie from Simply Scratch’s recipe for this delicious gnocchi.
I’ve been wanting to make homemade gnocchi for a long time but I decided I’ve never made it period. What better way to start it off with the easy route and then make it homemade. Laurie’s recipe literally took me about 15 minutes to make. 15 minutes people!!!!! Not to mention that everyone enjoyed the meal including Olivia.
After I let Laurie know that our family thoroughly enjoyed our quick dinner, I asked her to answer some short fun questions for my viewers.
What is your favorite meal?
Oooh! Smoked pulled pork on cheesy grits with a simple salad and glass of red wine. Deliciously filling.
What is your favorite beverage?
Unsweetened iced tea with lemon.
Tell me a random fact about yourself.
I once was dared to eat a tablespoon of cinnamon. I did and survived. Unfortunately there’s video to prove it.
What do you like most about having a blog?
Not to be completely obvious, but I love it all. From recipe developing, cooking and photography to the photo editing and writing. I really can’t imagine doing anything else.
Savory or sweet?
Definitely savory.
If you could cook for a celebrity, who would that be?
Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos. I’m obsessed with their show {Extra Virgin}, they’re so down to earth and they love their wine!
I love Laurie, she always has such creative recipes. I love gnocchi too, and I have been wanting to pan toast it. And bacon? Yeah, that answers itself.
I always love gnocchi and this is some of the prettiest I’ve ever seen 🙂
This is such a fun way to get to know the folks behind the food! Looks delicious!!
My husband makes the gnocchi in our house and it is one of our favorite dishes. This version looks out of this world! Can’t go wrong with bacon!
Meagan! Thank you so much for the feature! Your photos look amazing and now I think I will be making this again over the weekend! XO
This looks so simple but incredibly satisfying! Love everything in it.
What a delicious weeknight meal! I love gnocchi and this is a new way that I have to try!
I want a huge bowl of this!
Gnocchi for the win!! This looks delicious!
oooh!! I love Laurie’s site and this gnocchi looks INCREDIBLE!
This looks so good! I love gnocchi! I tried making it once at home so far with dismal results. Gotta perfect that one soon!
Dani
I love Laurie, she always has such creative recipes. I love gnocchi too, and I have been wanting to pan toast it. And bacon? Yeah, that answers itself.
Fun post, I’m obsessed with the show Extra Virgin too. I love gnocchi, this looks delicious!