Hi All,

I may be spamming this sub, and if so, I apologize, but cooking for my husband and children is something that I'm really passionate about and love sharing/getting ideas.

I cooked something for dinner last night that was such a huge hit with both hubby and kids, I wanted to share.

Cheesy gnocchi tomato and bacon casserole

9 slices bacon (raw, diced)

1/2 onion (raw, diced)

1 spicy red chili pepper (raw, seeds removed and minced)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

2 cans Italian style diced tomatoes

Salt (to taste)

Pepper (to taste)

Garlic powder (to taste)

Oregano (a couple of shakes)

Balsamic vinegar (large shake)

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1) Preheat oven to 375 F

2) In a large skillet, begin browning diced raw bacon

3) Once bacon is partially cooked (some pieces beginning to brown, but most not yet) add onion and red pepper, stir often

4) Bring a pot of water to boil. Once boiling, add 2 lbs gnocchi, and cook for 4 min or until the blobs are really floating. Drain and add to a casserole dish.

5) Once bacon is almost brown, add minced garlic.

6) Once bacon is browned, drain grease from mixture.

7) Return to heat with bacon mixture and add tomatoes, spices, and vinegar. Don't forget to taste and adjust! Let simmer about 5 min to thicken.

8) Add bacon/tomato/onion/garlic mixture to casserole dish with gnocchi, and mix well.

9) Top with grated moz cheese (some parm would also be nice!) and bake for about 15 min.

10) Remove from oven and let set for about 5 min before serving.

11) Enjoy with salad and crusty bread