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Gnocchi & Italian Herb Carbonara with Broccoli

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    25 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Silky and rich, this gnocchi carbonara with pancetta, broccoli and Culinary Collection Italian Herb delivers a comforting meal that’s sure to please the whole family.

Recipe tags: italian-herb base, moderate difficulty, main, pork, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
12 oz store-bought gnocchi
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
3 eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp olive oil
½ cup diced pancetta
2 Better Than Bouillon® Italian Herb Base
½ tsp black pepper

Directions

  • 1

    In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and 1/2 cup Parmesan; set aside.

  • 2

    Boil gnocchi according to package directions, adding broccoli in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid; drain gnocchi and broccoli.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, heat oil. Cook pancetta, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until fat renders and pancetta is starting to brown. Stir in Culinary Collection Italian Herb and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until pancetta is golden brown and crispy around edges.

  • 4

    Reduce heat to low. Add hot cooked gnocchi and broccoli to skillet and toss to combine. While stirring, add reserved cooking liquid to eggs mixture.

  • 5

    Remove skillet from heat. Pour eggs mixture over gnocchi; toss to combine.

  • 6

    Return skillet to medium heat. Stir gnocchi mixture for 1 minute or until sauce starts to thicken and consistency is silky. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and black pepper.

Tips: Substitute broccoli with rapini or broccolini if desired.

Substitute pancetta with bacon if preferred.