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Gnocchi and Wilted Spinach Salad

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Ingredients: 1 pound packaged gnocchi,6 ounces baby spinach leaves,4 strips thick cut bacon, chopped,2 shallots, thinly sliced,3/4 cup walnut pieces,1 juice of lemon,1/4 + tsp. nutmeg,2 tablespoons Honey,1/2 cup dried cherries (optional)
Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.
  4. Add the shallots to the bacon and saut for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
  5. Meanwhile drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. Cook until all the gnocchi are floating~3-4 minutes. Once the gnocchi is ready, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the skillet.
  6. Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Place the spinach in a large bowl.
  8. Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss.
  9. Serve immediately!

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