Indulge in this delightful fusion of Italian classics, as fluffy homemade potato gnocchi meets the creamy, savory flavors of carbonara sauce. Perfect for a cozy evening or a special dinner.
Wash the potatoes and prick them multiple times with a fork.
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Microwave the potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 10-20 minutes depending on size.
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Peel the potatoes and mash them using a potato ricer.
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Add a pinch of salt and egg yolk to mashed potatoes and combine.
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Gradually add 1.5 cups of flour and mix. Add more flour if needed until dough is no longer sticky.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
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Roll each piece into a log about 3/4 inch thick.
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Cut the gnocchi logs into 3/4 to 1-inch thick pieces.
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Using the back of a fork, press the gnocchi pieces gently to create indentations to help the sauce coat them later.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil to cook the gnocchi.
CARBONARA
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In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 egg yolk, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
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In a large frying pan, fry the diced pancetta until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove most of the excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp behind.
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Add the minced garlic to the remaining fat in the pan and cook for 1 minute.
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Boil the gnocchi in salted water. Once they begin to float, remove them and add them to the frying pan with the pancetta. Toss to combine and remove from heat.
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Add a couple tablespoons of pasta water to the egg mixture, then pour it into the gnocchi frying pan. The residual heat in the pan will cook the eggs gently.
GARNISH
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Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh thyme before serving.