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Baked gnocchi with bacon, tomato and mozzarella

February 27, 2017 by Alida Ryder 130 Comments

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This easy baked gnocchi recipe with smoky bacon, tomato and mozzarella sauce is perfect for rushed weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast.

 

This post was originally written in 2013. 

This baked gnocchi is comfort food. Comfort food for those who need comforting. And yesterday, I needed it (more than I normally do). You see, yesterday was not only the beginning of the 3rd school term here in SA, but also the day we had to start with Atropine drops on my darling princess. I’m not going to go into what Atropine is (you can read more here, if you so wish) but we are doing it because she has a pretty important appointment at an Optometrist this Thursday.

We found out a couple of weeks ago that her eyes are slightly squint (so slightly that we’ve never even noticed) but now there are talks of glasses and surgery and even though this isn’t, by far, the worst thing that could happen, I feel sad. I think as a mom, all you want is for your kids to be perfectly healthy and happy. Again, this isn’t even that big of a deal (and I can’t imagine what it must be like to hear your child is terribly ill, etc).

{Our beautiful Abi has been for two eye operations now after the glasses made no difference. Her eyes are perfect and the doctor is very happy. This post was originally written when I was feeling very sorry for myself and so, I’ve edited it slightly because I never want her to read this one day thinking I felt she disappointed me (which one reader pointed out) because nothing she could ever do would disappoint me. She is wonderful, smart and perfect in every way.}

Baked gnocchi with bacon, tomatoes and mozzarella

Anyway, so yes, yesterday I needed comfort food. And since I also didn’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen, I knew I wanted to use a few packets of ready-made gnocchi. This isn’t something I use a lot because I really love making fresh gnocchi but it definitely is a life-saver when you’re pressed for time. I also think it works really well in a baked gnocchi dish because it’s quite a lot firmer than home-made gnocchi so the shape is retained while, I think, home-made gnocchi will just get mushy.

Baked gnocchi with bacon, tomatoes and mozzarella

The sauce is made by frying bacon and then adding both tinned and halved cherry tomatoes and a splash of cream (you could also use yoghurt). The cooked gnocchi is mixed into this and then baked under a blanket of fresh, creamy fior di latte.  Perfect, easy comfort food ready in a flash.

Baked gnocchi with bacon, tomatoes and mozzarella

 

Baked gnocchi with bacon, tomato and mozzarella

This easy baked gnocchi recipe with smoky bacon, tomato and mozzarella sauce is perfect for rushed weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast.
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Course: Comfort food, Dinner, Gnocchi, Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 500 g store-bought gnocchi
  • 250 g bacon chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • handful cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons cream/yoghurt
  • large handful fresh parsley chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 100 g mozzarella sliced

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200°c.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
  • In the meantime, make the sauce.
  • In a large, hot frying pan, fry the bacon until starting to crisp with most of the fat rendered.
  • Pour off most of the fat then add the garlic and smoked paprika and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add all of the tomatoes and the sugar and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream/yoghurt, parsley and seasoning.
  • Cook the gnocchi in the salted water until it starts floating to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the sauce.
  • Transfer the gnocchi and sauce to an oven-proof dish and top with the sliced mozzarella.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the mozzarella is melted and golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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  1. Amy M

    July 3, 2020 at 11:27 PM

    This is such a great recipe. I love the smoked paprika. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM

      The smoked paprika is a delicious addition! So glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Narelle

    March 30, 2020 at 11:02 PM

    Could I add chicken to this also and if so should I use more tin tomato or is it saucy enough?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 31, 2020 at 8:27 AM

      Yes, you can definitely add chicken, it’s quite saucy so I wouldn’t worry about that.

      Reply
  3. Linda, Kefalonia

    January 8, 2020 at 5:53 PM

    As there are only two of us, could I make this for four & freeze the other two cooked portions?
    Do you think it would re-heat IOK?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      January 12, 2020 at 4:02 PM

      I don’t love freezing gnocchi as the texture is sometimes very floury once defrosted. Maybe just halve the recipe instead?

      Reply
  4. Emma

    March 12, 2018 at 1:09 PM

    I used my slow cooker for this. I doubled everything. I did everything in the frying pan as recommended but didnt do the simmer at the end. And i used normal paprika instead of smoked. Threw everything together with the uncooked gnocchi into the slow cooker. I added an extra tin of tomatos and half a cup of water.
    Cooked on low for 6 hours (would be done much sooner but i was out) I added the mozzerlla 2 hours before finishing. Hubby and kids LOVED it.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 14, 2018 at 4:24 PM

      Awesome! I’m so glad to hear that Emma!

      Reply
  5. Rachael

    October 28, 2017 at 2:17 AM

    This is such a gem! I’ve made it several times and I am happy to report you can just add the gnocchi uncooked to the sauce and let it boil for a couple minutes before baking and it cooks up nicely, no need to fuss with boiling in another pot! I always double the recipe, we just love it! Thank-you for the great idea!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 29, 2017 at 3:48 PM

      So glad you like it Rachael!

      Reply
    • Sande

      February 3, 2018 at 9:59 PM

      Great Idea! I have held off making this because comfort food and three or four pans ( including the baking dish) didn’t seem comfortable to me. Im going to have to try this.

      Reply
      • Alida Ryder

        February 5, 2018 at 8:02 AM

        If you use an oven-proof frying pan you could just stir the gnocchi into the sauce and bake straight away to save on washing up. 🙂

        Reply
        • Brenda

          March 11, 2018 at 7:59 PM

          I use a 12 inch cast iron skillet to cook, mix and bake. Works great.

          Reply
          • Alida Ryder

            March 12, 2018 at 8:47 AM

            So glad you liked it.

  6. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

    February 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    This post really hits home for me, especially today Alida! I am down in Charleston, SC with our oldest son Sean because today he is having Lasik surgery. He has been wearing glasses since 2nd grade and contacts since 5th or 6th. He’s been dying to have this surgery for years. He’s just tired of wearing glasses and having irritated eyes from his contacts. I have been stressed for weeks about it and will be happy when it’s all done late today. Please keep us in your prayers. Sean is perfect in my eyes in every way as I’m sure Abi is in yours, but now I hope the surgery can make his eyes perfect for him.
    This is a dish I could surely use to comfort me today, but I’ll have to wait til I get back home to give it a go. Can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 1, 2017 at 9:24 AM

      Mary Ann, I hope Sean’s op went well! It is so hard when our kids go through things like that. xx

      Reply
  7. Cathy

    November 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    this sounds so satisfying and comforting. and yes, just what you need when life is a little hard to swallow. so hard when our kids face any type of adversity. so happy the surgeries were successful.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      November 8, 2016 at 10:23 AM

      Thanks Cathy! Comfort food for parents in need of comfort.

      Reply
  8. IGa @ Dietmap

    November 4, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    soo good gnocchi, definitely comfort food <3

    Reply
  9. Green Valley Kitchen

    November 1, 2016 at 5:30 PM

    This is my kind of comfort food, Alida – so warm and cheese and tomatoey and delicious! Love it.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      November 3, 2016 at 8:54 AM

      Anything with cheese is good, no? 🙂

      Reply
  10. Summer Daisy

    November 1, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Delish comfort food?

    Reply
  11. chef mimi

    October 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Wow. This is more appealing to me than lasagna. And i love lasagna! Would be fabulous for company. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 31, 2016 at 9:38 AM

      It definitely would! 🙂 And SO much easier than lasagna.

      Reply
  12. Tanya

    June 4, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Made this tonight, went down a storm with my 9 year old, my husband and me (9 months pregnant and struggling to enjoy anything!)
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 5, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      So glad you liked it Tanya! Good luck with the last bit of your pregnancy!

      Reply
  13. Susan

    May 8, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    I found this on Pinterest and made it for dinner tonight. We all loved it, I ncluding my two year old. Fabulous!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 13, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      So glad you liked it Susan!

      Reply
  14. Amber

    February 21, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    This was a quick meal which I appreciate, but I’m not sure smoked paprika is the best spice for this dish. The flavor seemed overwhelming; I might try regular paprika next time.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 23, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      There are many people who find the flavour of smoked paprika overwhelming but I just love it, especially with the bacon. Regular paprika would also be great but you could omit it altogether if you’d like.

      Reply
  15. Jessie

    December 16, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    What are your suggestions for making this vegetarian? Thank you!

    Reply
  16. kassie R.G

    September 19, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Hi alida i just saw your recipe and i’m thinking of making it for my best friend she loves gnocchi anything lol im alil confused if you can help i woukd greatly appreciate it what do you mean by cream heavy cream sour cream?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 19, 2014 at 7:37 AM

      Hi Kassie. What we call “cream” in South Africa is considered “Heavy Cream” in the States. 🙂 I hope you’re best friend loves this!

      Reply
  17. CiciG

    September 16, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    You don’t put the bacon in the dish??

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 16, 2014 at 9:40 AM

      Hi Cici. Of course the bacon goes into the dish. 😉 After you’ve rendered off the fat of the bacon you add the garlic, smoked paprika and tomatoes which becomes the sauce for the gnocchi.

      Reply
  18. Shelby Law Ruttan

    June 3, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Love this recipe – have pinned it and will definitely plan to make it!

    Reply
  19. Alida Ryder

    May 4, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Rosemary, wonderful ideas! I hope you enjoy it!

    Reply
  20. Rosemary S

    May 1, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    Hello Alida just bumped into your site looking for coffee powder recipes, gnocchi yummy my mum used to make them fresh I will do this recipe but will do fresh gnocchi and add more veggies to the sauce like my italian aunties used to do thanks for sharing so many wonderful recipes.

    Reply
  21. Stevi

    April 6, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    I have made this about a million times since finding it on Pinterest. So easy to make, but really filling and delicious! Going to make this again now:) Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      April 6, 2014 at 2:50 PM

      So glad you like it so much. It’s one of my favs too!

      Reply
  22. Jodie

    March 5, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Wow! SO good! I used fire roasted tomatoes because it’s what I had on hand and cooked up some quartered criminis with the bacon since they needed to get used, but aside from those changes, stuck to the recipe. This is a new favorite! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      March 7, 2014 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks for your comment Jodie. Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  23. Alida Ryder

    January 1, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    I would let the gnocchi dry out a little on a semolina covered tray.

    Reply
  24. KD

    December 31, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    If I were to use homemade gnocchi, is there any way to prevent it from becoming “mushy?”

    Reply
  25. KD

    December 31, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    If I were to use homemade gnocchi in this recipe, would there be any way to prevent the gnocchi from getting “mushy?”

    Reply
  26. Nancy

    December 18, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Just made this last night. It is so fantastic and really simple. I live in Minnesota so a winter comfort dish like this is necessary! The amounts are really arbitrary, just so you get close you will be fine. There is of course a grams to ounces conversion on the net. I used frozen gnocchi and I thought it became mushy. I’ll search for a better one or make it myself. The flavors,smell and appearance of this dish are wonderful! I doubled this recipe and used the yogurt. Thanks for posting this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  27. Kristin

    December 16, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Never made anything with gnocchi before, but this was delicious! One of the best things I’ve ever cooked! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      December 16, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Thanks for the lovely comment Kristin! And I’m so glad you liked this so much. It’s one of my favourites too.

      Reply
  28. Alida Ryder

    December 1, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    So glad you liked it!

    Reply
  29. Rodi

    November 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    This was really good and very quick to make! Thanks!

    Reply
  30. Alida Ryder

    November 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Oh yum! Glad you liked it.

    Reply
  31. Janice

    November 18, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    This was amazing! I used pumpkin gnocchi and also added chopped zucchini…first for gnocchi! will do again! Thanks

    Reply
  32. Christine Bonham

    November 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    This looks A.MA.ZING! Can’t wait to make this – thank you!

    Reply
  33. Kat

    November 5, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    After tasting all the components, I thought that the dish was only going to be “meh”. Some short of magic happened in the oven! It came out so flavorful. This was my first time cooking with gnocchi and I deem it a success. Also, I used “Italian” tomatoes with the herbs which I think was a nice addition. Also grated some Parmesan before putting it in the oven. Another shortcut I used- I cooked my bacon in a cast iron skillet and combined everything in it, topped with cheese and into the oven, Less mess! Thanks for a quick recipe!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      November 6, 2013 at 9:20 AM

      I loved your comment Kat. And I’m so glad you liked the finished product! 🙂

      Reply
  34. Alida Ryder

    November 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    So glad you liked it Shawn!

    Reply
  35. Shawn

    November 1, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    I tried this tonight and it was absolutely delicious. My husband and I both loved it. I’ll definitely make this frequently. It was quick and very easy to prepare, and tasted amazing. (I rarely comment on recipes, but this is one of the best recipes I’ve tried from Pinterest.) Well done.

    Reply
  36. Alida Ryder

    October 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Thanks for your lovely comment Michele.

    Reply
  37. Alida

    October 17, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Wow! This is an amazing dish and your photos are so professional! Just like if they came from a good magazine!!! Well done!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:34 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment.

      Reply
  38. Alida Ryder

    October 10, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Jessie, So glad you like the recipe!

    Reply
  39. Jessie

    October 9, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    WOW! This is one of the best recipes I have ever found online. I made it for dinner last night and both my husband and I were blown away. I am so happy I stuck to the recipe as was stated on the site, my usual behaviour is to add extra this and some of that in most cases.

    Also thanks for the measurements in grams, even in Canada most recipes speak in ounces which gets to be infuriating when everything is labelled in metric.

    Reply
  40. Jessica Hapak

    September 24, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Hi! I am a college student living in a dorm… so my only way for a home cooked meal is my crockpot! Do you think i could adapt this with canned tomatoes, bacon cooked in my microwave, and then throw it all in the crackpot with some cream?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 24, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      I think you should give it a go and see how it turns out! I would LOVE to know so please report back once you have. 🙂

      Reply
  41. tracy

    September 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I made this last night and my daughter declared it the best dinner ever!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 20, 2013 at 12:26 PM

      So glad she liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  42. Tiffany Kinney Munsell

    September 12, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Could you please tell me what kind of cream you used?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 13, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      I use fresh cream. In the US I think it’s referred to as Heavy cream?

      Reply
  43. Michele

    September 9, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing this; it DOES look like comfort food. My oldest got teased for his glasses; it hurt to see such a happy, open little boy turn into a withdrawn middle-schooler. And then he discovered the value of a well-turned quip. Somebody in high school told him, “We didn’t know you were this funny!” He wasn’t the class clown, he just wasn’t somebody you’d want to have a war of words with. So, be of hope, because he’s happily married to an amazing woman, is pursuing his doctorate in history in NYC, and is one of the kindest, funniest, well-rounded people I’ve ever known. (And for all other parents, teach your children kindness!!!)

    Reply
  44. Lyudmila Devlysh

    September 7, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Made it for dinner tonight. Used smoked bacon, sour cream and fresh basil. Difibetely making it again very soon! Make sure you have bread for the souce after 🙂 thank you!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  45. Alida Ryder

    September 5, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Yes, of course! Any pasta would work but the gnocchi is just that little bit more special. 😉

    Reply
  46. Marilyn Ray

    September 5, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Do you drain the canned tomatoes? Or add the whole tin, juice and all??

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      September 5, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      Juice and all! 🙂

      Reply
  47. Yumm!

    September 3, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Could this possibly work with something besides gnocchi, like maybe penne? Thank you it looks delicious!!

    Reply
  48. Joan Ryan

    September 1, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Morning from Kildare , there is definitely a touch of Autumn in the air so this looks just about right for dinner tonight.
    I hope you and your daughter got over the drops , and I hope her eyes are fine. You are doing all the right things for her , not that that makes it easy of course….
    Joan (optometrist)

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

      Thanks so much Joan.

      Reply
  49. Shannon

    August 23, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Hi there! Can you help me convert this recipe without using the grams?? I’m not much of a cook but I would love to make this recipe tonight!!! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 23, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      Shannon, 500g gnocchi is approximately 2-3 cups but it usually comes in 500g packets. 250g bacon is around 1 cup, 400g tomatoes is a medium size tin and 100g mozzarella is around 1 cup as well. If you Google, you’re bound to find an online converter that might be able to give you more info.

      Reply
      • Jodie

        May 11, 2014 at 4:25 PM

        This is the conversion I use:
        500g gnocchi = 17-18oz package
        250g bacon = half a pound (although I used the full pound!)
        400g tomatoes = 14-15oz can

        Reply
    • Shannon

      August 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      Thank you so much!!! That was the fastest reply I’ve had! Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Alida Ryder

        August 23, 2013 at 7:45 PM

        Only a pleasure! Hope you enjoy it. And don’t worry too much about precise measurements, unlike with baking, cooking is best when you taste and add to your own preference. 🙂

        Reply
  50. M.

    August 19, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    My daughter is envious of her friends who wear glasses – she even got a fake pair that she wears sometimes! But I feel you. It’s always hard to hear that something is “wrong” with your child!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks for your lovely comment M.

      Reply
  51. Pam

    August 19, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    I totally know how you feel about your child. I just had to take my seven month old to get an EEG 🙁 luckily the results were fine. Anyway, I can definitely use comfort food and this looks like is sure will hit the spot. I think it’s a good dish for a castiron skillet.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 19, 2013 at 9:50 AM

      So glad your baby is fine! 🙂 A cast iron skillet is a great idea !

      Reply
  52. Shelby

    August 17, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Found your blog through Destination Delicious on Facebook and absolutely had to leave a comment on this post! This dish looks amazingly delicious! New fan here!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

      Thanks so much for your comment Shelby. I hope you find lots of inspiration from Simply Delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  53. Mara Rutherford

    August 12, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Made this for company last night and it was a big hit – super easy too! I just left out the bacon since we’re vegetarians. I will definitely be making this again 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 13, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      So glad you liked it Mara!

      Reply
  54. Rachel

    August 11, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Hi, I found this recipe on pinterest last week and I’ve just made this for our dinner … wow, I’ll definitely be making it again, thank you for sharing! My daughter was diagnosed with a lazy eye, slight squint and long sightedness about 18 months ago just after her third birthday. She’s had patches to wear and wears glasses (very cool frames) but she doesn’t let it stop her. She’s nearly 5 now and about to start school and she’s stunning with her long ginger hair and glasses!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

      So glad you liked the gnocchi Rachel! Your daughter sounds gorgeous!

      Reply
  55. Katelyn Williams

    July 31, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Oh my goodness that looks incredible! I think my waistline just exploded by looking at that gooey, bubbly cheese topping – which means it’s my favourite kind of recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      August 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM

      K, this definitely is a ‘treat’ kind of meal but gosh, it really is very good.

      Reply
  56. CTanner

    July 26, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    This looks wonderful, I’m going to try it today! As a side note to your story about your daughter…I worked for a pediatric ophthalmologist for 17 years. We used Atropine for the treatment of amblyopia, is that what she was diagnosed with? And as far as surgery goes, not sure what the surgery is for, just make sure you are going to a pediatric ophthalmologist. An optometrist can’t perform surgery. There are optometrists that are successful in the treatment of amblyopia, if that’s what she has, however an ophthalmologist is probably who she should be with. And one more thing, as far as the glasses go….they have so many different selections for frames that are awesome! Colors, shapes, designers, etc…. She may just be the hit of her class! It’s all good!!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 26, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      She is actually at an Opthalmologist. And I can never remember what she was diagnosed with. But it’s at least not serious, at all, and they’re trying the glasses for now which seem to be working. 🙂

      Reply
  57. Sandi

    July 26, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I made this for dinner last night- AMAZING! So delicious and definitely perfect comfort food. Hope everything went as well as it could with your daughter’s optometrist appointment.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 26, 2013 at 7:22 PM

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  58. Sonet

    July 25, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Food looks so yummy!! My daughter is turning 26 this year, she was born with a squint. It was corrected surgically. It was very traumatic for me, more so that for her I think (she was 2 at the time). Technology has come so far since then. Your child will be all fixed and beautiful. And glasses, these days its all the rage, if she needs them, get a really funky pair. Good luck. Be strong. I look at my beautiful daughter (and she really is beautiful), a doctor now, and can barely remember her with a squint.

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 26, 2013 at 7:23 PM

      Thanks Sonet. 🙂

      Reply
  59. wendee

    July 20, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    try homemade sweet potato gnocchi

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      I often make gnocchi with butternut, pumpkin and sweet potato. Just love it.

      Reply
      • Alisa

        November 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

        What kind of dish did you use to bake it? size?

        Reply
        • Alida Ryder

          November 13, 2013 at 8:11 AM

          I used an oven-proof ceramic dish of around 20x20cm.

          Reply
  60. Lokness @ The Missing Lokness

    July 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I am not a huge fan of gnocchi, but this looks incredible! Bacon and mozzarella! Nothing can go wrong with those ingredients!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM

      You’re right. When has anything with bacon ever been bad? 😉

      Reply
  61. Nicole Da Rocha

    July 17, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    I’m going to be making this for the first time this weekend for all our friends! YUM!!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      July 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  62. Annette

    July 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Hallo Alida,

    Ek sien jy gebruik Fior di latte mozarella kaas. Waar koop jy dit?
    Hier in die Oos-Rand sukkel ek by ons plaaslike Woolworths om dit in die hande te kry.

    Dankie vir ‘n heerlike resep en sterkte met jou dogtertjie.

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    • Alida Ryder

      July 17, 2013 at 12:31 PM

      Annette, jy kan hulle Bocconcini ook probeer en as jy regtig nie reg kom nie, gebruik sommer hulle gewone mozzarella. Natuurlik is die buffalo/fior di latte lekkerder maar gewone mozz sal ook werk!

      Baie dankie! x

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  63. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious

    July 17, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    This is my kind of comfort food! I don’t even care that it’s 100 degrees outside. I want to stuff my face with this!

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    • Alida Ryder

      October 21, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      Definitely face-stuffing kind of food. 😉

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  64. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

    July 16, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Not only does this sound amazing, it looks it!

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    • Alida Ryder

      July 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM

      Thanks Erin!

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  65. Gill

    July 16, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    That looks delicious, I will definitely be trying it. On the glasses front, try not to worry too much (easier said than done!) My “princess” had to get glasses when she was in Grade 3 – I was a wreck, she handled it beautifully. Miraculously enough she has never been teased and loves her glasses, although she does occasionally opt for contacts now that she is 18 years old. You get really lovely “trendy” glasses for young girls now, I think that makes all the difference!

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    • Alida Ryder

      July 16, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      Gill, thanks! That makes me feel a lot better. It’s between glasses or surgery and we’ll find out which on Thursday.

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      • Carien

        July 16, 2013 at 1:19 PM

        My middle son has been wearing glasses for 8 years now (since he was 2). Had to wear patch on one eye as well to exercise the eye and brain. Not easy process, but it depends on parents attitude. Never gets teased but a little self conscious still. best of luck!

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