Ham Gnocchi
Ham is a natural partner for mild, starchy dumplings. Cooked ham brings a gentle salty sweetness; speck has a firmer texture and a more pronounced cured flavor. They lead to different kinds of comfort food.
Cooked ham keeps a creamy dish mellow
Soft pieces of cooked ham fit easily into a smooth sauce. Cream leaves the pork's mild flavor in focus, with a little nutmeg adding warmth. Cheddar makes a more assertive cheese dish, closer in spirit to a ham-and-cheese casserole than a delicate cream sauce.
Speck has more to say
Speck Alto Adige is dry-cured ham with a gentle smokiness. Beside bread gnocchi, its concentrated flavor stands out against the dumplings' softer, milky character. Butter and chives leave that contrast clear without covering it in another strong sauce.
