In the large saucepan boil water and add gnocchi. Cook according to the instructions on the gnocchi pack. Once done, drain and keep warm.
Cut up the sausages, bacon or any meat that you have into smaller pieces.
Chop finely the onion and garlic (if using.)
In a frying pan, heat a teaspoon of oil or butter, add the onion and garlic and leave on medium heat until nearly done and the onion is 'see - through'
Add the bacon and sausage and cook through until completely done.
Plate up the gnocchi, add the sausage and bacon mix and garnish with fresh herbs. Add salt & pepper to taste.