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Carbonara Gnocchi Bake

Carbonara Gnocchi Bake

The creamy decadence of carbonara meets the pillowy softness of gnocchi in a baked dish that’s destined to become a new favourite at home. 
Mike Reid’s (Netflix’s Five Star Kitchen) Carbonara Gnocchi Bake combines rich, cheesy sauce with perfectly cooked gnocchi, all baked to golden perfection. Featured in the hit show Good Chef Bad Chef the crispy baked bacon bits add a satisfying crunch, while the melted cheese on top creates a mouth-watering crust. Perfect for a cosy dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this dish is sure to become your go-to comfort food.

Ingredients

  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 50g butter
  • 12 rashers streaky bacon
  • 1 large leek, thickly sliced
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 50g plain flour
  • 1 tsp English mustard powder
  • 500ml milk
  • 150g mature cheddar, grated
  • 325g gnocchi
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 4 egg yolks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the bacon and fry until it is beginning to get crispy. Use a slotted spoon to lift the bacon out, leaving the butter behind.
  2. Add the leeks and fry for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir the flour and mustard powder into the leeks and keep cooking together for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk, followed by 500ml chicken stock and stir to create a smooth sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Once bubbling, cook for 1 minute to thicken.
  4. Turn off the heat and stir two-thirds of the cheese, and most of the bacon into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Cook the gnocchi according to packet instructions (about 9 minutes) or until al dente, as it will cook more in the oven.
  6. Drain thoroughly then combine with the sauce in a large baking dish. Scatter the remaining cheddar, bacon bits and Parmesan over the top.
  7. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bake for 15 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling.
  8. Finish with the egg yolks* and stir through to serve. 

Notes

*Not sure what to do with your leftover egg whites? Try any of these delicious ideas.

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