Gnocchi With Bacon And Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices thick bacon, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (13 ounce) package potato gnocchi
1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat; add bacon and onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan of water to a boil; add gnocchi, cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 of the cooking water.
Add some of the cooking water to the skillet; cook, stirring, to make a sauce. Add parsley, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Heat, about 1 minute. Add gnocchi; toss to coat. Serve with Parmesian cheese, if desired.