Peel the asparagus, cut off the woody ends and cut in half lengthways. Cut the dried tomatoes into fine strips.
Fry the asparagus in 2 tablespoons of butter, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and caramelize briefly. Deglaze with the vegetable stock, add tomato strips and a little thyme and cook for about 5 - 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions, drain and then toss in 1 tablespoon of butter, keep warm.
Wash the pork tenderloin, pat dry and cut into 2 cm thick slices. Wrap a slice of bacon around each medallion and secure with a sprig of thyme or a toothpick.
Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the medallions on both sides for 2 - 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the gnocchi and asparagus together with 2 - 3 pork medallions and garnish with thyme to taste.