Ingredients
Grated parmesan, to serve
Gnocchi
800g medium potatoes, unpeeled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp salt
300g plain flour
Bacon, pea and parmesan sauce
2 tsp olive oil
1 eschallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
4 bacon rashers, coarsely chopped
250ml thickened cream
100g finely grated parmesan
200g frozen peas, thawed
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Method
To make gnocchi, place potatoes in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil. Boil gently until tender. Drain. Cool slightly.
Peel potatoes and push flesh through a potato ricer into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and crack in egg. Sprinkle with salt and add half the flour. Using a knife and cutting motion, lightly mix to combine. Add enough of the remaining flour, in small batches, until dough is n