Gnocchi with bacon, peas, spinach and mozzarella

Method

1. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large pan set over a low-medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Remove the onion/garlic onto a plate and set aside.
2. Turn up the heat to medium and add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the bacon and fry for 5 minutes until crisp, then add the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 minutes more until starting to get some colour.
3. Return the onion and garlic to the pan along with the vegetable stock and peas. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
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4. Stir in the crème fraîche and warm through over the heat until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the spinach and basil/oregano, stir until the leaves wilt, then dot over the mozzarella and season well with salt and black pepper. Serve with crusty bread and a big green salad on the side, if you like.