Gnocchi in Burrata Sauce with Spicy Tomato Oil
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 2 slices thick cut bacon
  • 1 small onion (or half of a larger onion), peeled and grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 5 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ΒΌ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons spicy tomato oil
  • A few sprigs of fresh oregano, stems removed
Instructions
  1. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking liquid, then strain and reserve gnocchi.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove bacon from pan, dice, and reserve.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add grated onion to bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and fragrant, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Add burrata, ricotta, parmesan and reserved pasta liquid to the pan and cook until melted, stirring regularly. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add gnocchi and toss until evenly coated in cheese sauce. Drizzle the gnocchi with the spicy tomato oil, then sprinkle with oregano leaves and reserved diced bacon. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Allons-Eat! at https://www.allonseat.com/gnocchi-in-burrata-sauce-with-spicy-tomato-oil/