Simple Gnocchi Carbonara (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 500g (17.5 oz) gnocchi
02 - 3 medium egg yolks
03 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
04 - 1 large garlic clove
05 - 130g (4.5 oz) guanciale or pancetta
06 - 40g (1.5 oz) pecorino cheese, grated
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Boil salted water and cook gnocchi until they float. Reserve some cooking water before draining.
02 - Mix egg yolks with pecorino and 1-2 tablespoons gnocchi water. Season with black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil with crushed garlic clove until fragrant. Remove and discard garlic.
04 - Cook pancetta 4-5 minutes until crispy. Add cooked gnocchi and cook until slightly golden, stirring often.
05 - Turn off heat, let pan cool slightly. Add egg-cheese mixture and toss to coat, adding reserved water if needed.

# Notes:

01 - Quick 15-minute comfort food
02 - Can use store-bought gnocchi
03 - Important to let pan cool before adding egg mixture

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