Gnocchi And Wilted Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb packaged gnocchi
5 -6 ounces baby spinach leaves
4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3/4 cup walnut pieces
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 nutmeg
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup dried cherries (optional)

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and sizzle until red and crispy.
Add the shallots to the bacon and saute for 1-2 minutes. Then add the walnuts and nutmeg.
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.
Add the cherries and stir. Finally add the lemon juice, honey and 2-3 Tb. of pasta water. Salt and pepper to taste.
Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the hot gnocchi mixture over the spinach and toss. Serve immediately!
Makes 4 dinner portions, or 8 first-course portions.