Pan-fried ricotta gnocchi, tomatoes and bacon vinaigrette

Name: Pan-fried ricotta gnocchi, tomatoes and bacon vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g deli-fresh drained ricotta; 1½ cup (120g) parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve; 2 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 cups (300g) plain flour, plus extra for dusting; ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil, plus extra; 40g butter; 2 garlic cloves, bruised; 150g baby rocket; ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 4 (200g) smoked bacon rashers, chopped; 20g butter; 2 punnets (400g) cherry tomatoes; 4 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tbs sherry vinegar