Easy Gnocchi Bolognese
Easy Gnocchi Bolognese is a delightful and comforting dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your table. With tender gnocchi enveloped in a rich, savory Bolognese sauce, this meal promises to satisfy both busy weeknights and leisurely weekends. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or meats, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, seasoning with salt and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in crushed canned tomatoes (crush if using whole) and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook gnocchi until they float; drain and fold into the sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg