Description
Indulge in the cozy and comforting flavors of Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, a delectable dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe features succulent ground beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce combined with tender gnocchi, all topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. With its creamy texture and mouthwatering taste, this dish is sure to become an instant favorite among both kids and adults. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it also allows you to spend more quality time with your loved ones around the dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 2 slices of turkey turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 shallots, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 2 small stalks of celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 400g (14oz) extra lean ground beef
- 400g (14oz) canned chopped tomatoes
- 240ml (1 cup) chicken stock
- 500g (17.5oz) gnocchi
- 120g (4.2oz) grated mature cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, spray with olive oil and cook the turkey turkey bacon until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more olive oil and sauté shallots, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in mixed herbs, tomatoes, stock, and vinegar; simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- Gently stir in gnocchi; cover and simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with grated cheddar and broil for about 4 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg