A swoon-worthy dinner is only a skillet away.

This dish is not only accessible on a weeknight but in your own kitchen and by your own hands.

Honestly, even boiled gnocchi gets a nice enough sear and can be used in this recipe.

Creamy Skillet Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas in a skillet with a spoon at a table setting with a stack of plates, a bowl of chopped chives, and a small plate of bacon pieces

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Gournay Cheese?

Have more on hand in case it takes your family too long to come downstairs for dinner.

The Boursin variety is up to you.

Plate of Creamy Skillet Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas at a table setting with a drinks, a small plate of chopped chives, and a blue and pink table napkin

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Shallot and chive, garlic and herb, or caramelized onion and herb will all work well.

This recipe was developed by Julia Levy.

Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.

Sliced bacon cooked in a skillet for Creamy Skillet Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas recipe

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Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Keep 1-2 tablespoons of the drippings in the pan.

Increase the heat to medium-high.

Gnocchi sauteed in skillet until crispy and light golden for Sliced bacon cooked in a skillet for Skillet Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas recipe

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Add half of the gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes.

Transfer to a medium bowl.

Repeat with remaining gnocchi.

Peas and cream added to skillet for Sliced bacon cooked in a skillet for Skillet Gnocchi recipe

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Stir in the peas.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas are warmed through, about 1 minute.

Add the browned gnocchi and half (about 1/4 cup) of the bacon back to the skillet.

Creamy Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas in a skillet

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Stir to coat with the sauce.

Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat and serve sprinkled with remaining 1/4 cup bacon and chives, if using.

Creamy Skillet Gnocchi With Bacon and Peas served in two plates at a table setting with two drinks, a small plate of chopped chives, and forks on a blue and pink table napkin

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Because of the stodgy nature of gnocchi, this recipe does not save well.

Enjoy it while it lasts!

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