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Baked Gnocchi Bolognese Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this hearty and flavorful Baked Gnocchi Bolognese Recipe, featuring tender potato gnocchi smothered in a rich beef and tomato sauce, topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds potato gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil, brown ground beef, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in tomato paste and combine with the beef.
  4. Deglaze and Simmer: Add wine, broth, passata, bay leaves, and simmer.
  5. Preheat Oven and Assemble: Preheat oven, mix in gnocchi, transfer to a baking dish, and top with cheeses.
  6. Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and browned.

Notes

  • You can add additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based meat or lentils.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg