Gnocchi Bacon Arugula Pasta

This Gnocchi Bacon Arugula Pasta is a flavorful combination of pillowy gnocchi, crispy bacon, peppery arugula, and garlic, all tossed together in a savory Parmesan cheese sauce. It's a quick and easy pasta dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb gnocchi
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cups arugula
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes optional
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the gnocchi

Remove the water and set it aside

Boil chopped bacon in a big pan over medium-low heat until it gets crispy

Take the bacon out of the pan and pat it dry on paper towels

Leave the bacon grease in the pan

When you add minced garlic to the pan with bacon grease, cook for one to two minutes, until the garlic smells good

When you add the cooked gnocchi to the pan, toss it around to coat it with the garlic and bacon grease

Put the cooked bacon back into the pan and mix it all together

Put the arugula in the pan and cook it for one to two minutes, until it starts to wilt

You can add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste

On top, grate the Parmesan cheese and mix everything together

Take it off the heat and serve right away

Have fun with your tasty Gnocchi Bacon Arugula Pasta!