Description
This Gnocchi Bolognese recipe combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a rich and savory meat sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying Italian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
Bolognese Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Cook Meat: Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned.
- Add Tomato: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and oregano. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in milk or cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer briefly.
- Cook Gnocchi: Cook gnocchi in boiling water, then add to the sauce.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan and herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
- Add a splash of red wine with the tomatoes for richer flavor.
- The sauce can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
