Don’t miss out on this extraordinary meal! Tantalising tomato-based ragù – thick, silky, and packed with bacon – surrounds crisp butternut gnocchi. Sprinkled with Italian-style cheese and popping with seeds.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
OPENING ACT
Boil the kettle. Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Set aside to cool. Fill a pot with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a high heat. Once bubbling, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NEXT UP
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped Carrot and a splash of water. Simmer until the carrot is al dente and the water has been absorbed, 3-4 minutes. In the final minute, add the grated garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 100ml of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, (stirring occasionally).
MEANWHILE…
Place a second pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the bacon until cooked but not too crispy, 2 minutes per side. Set aside to drain on paper towel. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter and a small drizzle of oil. Once foaming, fry the gnocchi in a single layer until crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove the pan from the heat. Roughly chop the bacon.
FINALE!
Once the sauce has simmered, remove from the heat. Stir in the rinsed Spinach, ¾ of the bacon and the fried gnocchi. If the sauce is too thick, gradually mix in the reserved gnocchi water until the desired consistency. Add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
THE TASTE OF A WARM SUNSET
Help yourself to bacon ragù gnocchi. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and the remaining bacon. Garnish with the toasted seeds and chopped Parsley. Magnificent!
OPENING ACT
Boil the kettle. Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Set aside to cool. Fill a pot with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a high heat. Once bubbling, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NEXT UP
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped Carrot and a splash of water. Simmer until the carrot is al dente and the water has been absorbed, 4-5 minutes. In the final minute, add the grated garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, (stirring occasionally).
MEANWHILE…
Place a second pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the bacon until cooked but not too crispy, 2 minutes per side. Set aside to drain on paper towel. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter and a small drizzle of oil. Once foaming, fry the gnocchi in a single layer until crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove the pan from the heat. Roughly chop the bacon.
FINALE!
Once the sauce has simmered, remove from the heat. Stir in the rinsed Spinach, ¾ of the bacon and the fried gnocchi. If the sauce is too thick, gradually mix in the reserved gnocchi water until the desired consistency. Add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
THE TASTE OF A WARM SUNSET
Help yourself to bacon ragù gnocchi. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and the remaining bacon. Garnish with the toasted seeds and chopped Parsley. Magnificent!
OPENING ACT
Boil the kettle. Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Set aside to cool. Fill a pot with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a high heat. Once bubbling, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NEXT UP
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped Carrot and a splash of water. Simmer until the carrot is al dente and the water has been absorbed, 5-6 minutes. In the final minute, add the grated garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 300ml of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, (stirring occasionally).
MEANWHILE…
Place a second pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the bacon until cooked but not too crispy, 2 minutes per side. Set aside to drain on paper towel. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter and a small drizzle of oil. Once foaming, fry the gnocchi in a single layer until crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as they colour. Do this step in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the pan from the heat. Roughly chop the bacon.
FINALE!
Once the sauce has simmered, remove from the heat. Stir in the rinsed Spinach, ¾ of the bacon and the fried gnocchi. If the sauce is too thick, gradually mix in the reserved gnocchi water until the desired consistency. Add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
THE TASTE OF A WARM SUNSET
Help yourself to bacon ragù gnocchi. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and the remaining bacon. Garnish with the toasted seeds and chopped Parsley. Magnificent!
OPENING ACT
Boil the kettle. Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Set aside to cool. Fill a pot with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a high heat. Once bubbling, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
NEXT UP
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped Carrot and a splash of water. Simmer until the carrot is al dente and the water has been absorbed, 5-6 minutes. In the final minute, add the grated garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 400ml of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, (stirring occasionally).
MEANWHILE…
Place a second pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the bacon until cooked but not too crispy, 2 minutes per side. Set aside to drain on paper towel. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter and a small drizzle of oil. Once foaming, fry the gnocchi in a single layer until crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as they colour. Do this step in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the pan from the heat. Roughly chop the bacon.
FINALE!
Once the sauce has simmered, remove from the heat. Stir in the rinsed Spinach, ¾ of the bacon and the fried gnocchi. If the sauce is too thick, gradually mix in the reserved gnocchi water until the desired consistency. Add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
THE TASTE OF A WARM SUNSET
Help yourself to bacon ragù gnocchi. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and the remaining bacon. Garnish with the toasted seeds and chopped Parsley. Magnificent!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R123.94
for 4 servings · R30.98 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 16% of packR7.20
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 800 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 53% of packR24.00
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Saucy Bacon Gnocchi?
The preparation time for Saucy Bacon Gnocchi with spinach & pumpkin seeds is between 25 and 55 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Saucy Bacon Gnocchi with spinach & pumpkin seeds?
The total time required to make Saucy Bacon Gnocchi with spinach & pumpkin seeds is between 30 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Saucy Bacon Gnocchi provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Saucy Bacon Gnocchi?
Butternut Gnocchi, Carrot, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, Parsley, Pumpkin Seeds, Spinach, Streaky Pork Bacon, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Saucy Bacon Gnocchi?
Calories: 661, Carbs: 97 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 25.9 grams, Sugar: 21.5 grams, Salt: 1649 grams
How do I prepare Saucy Bacon Gnocchi?
NEXT UP: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped carrot and a splash of water. Simmer until the carrot is al dente and the water has been absorbed, 4-5 minutes. In the final minute, add the grated garlic and sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, (stirring occasionally). MEANWHILE…: Place a second pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the bacon until cooked but not too crispy, 2 minutes per side. Set aside to drain on paper towel. Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a knob of butter and a small drizzle of oil. Once foaming, fry the gnocchi in a single layer until crispy, 4-5 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove the pan from the heat. Roughly chop the bacon. THE TASTE OF A WARM SUNSET: Help yourself to bacon ragù gnocchi. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and the remaining bacon. Garnish with the toasted seeds and chopped parsley. Magnificent! FINALE!: Once the sauce has simmered, remove from the heat. Stir in the rinsed spinach, ¾ of the bacon and the fried gnocchi. If the sauce is too thick, gradually mix in the reserved gnocchi water until the desired consistency. Add a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. Remove from the heat. OPENING ACT: Boil the kettle. Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until browned, 3-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Set aside to cool. Fill a pot with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a high heat. Once bubbling, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Saucy Bacon Gnocchi?
Butternut Gnocchi, Carrot, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Onion, Parsley, Pumpkin Seeds, Spinach, Streaky Pork Bacon, Tomato
How many calories does Saucy Bacon Gnocchi have?
661 calories
How much fat content does Saucy Bacon Gnocchi have?
grams