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Gnocchi bolognese in a skillet.
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Gnocchi Bolognese

This 10-minute gnocchi bolognese recipe is perfect as a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Ground beef and gnocchi are cooked together in a flavorful homemade tomato sauce to create a filling meal that the kids will love.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 10-minute recipe, bolognese, easy, gnocchi, ground beef, one skillet meal
Servings: 4
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Tonje

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Vegetable Peeler

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound gnocchi
  • 1 (15 oz) can canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
US (cups) - UK (ml/g)

Instructions

  • Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Some gnocchi must be boiled on the stove top for a few minutes, and other brands can be pan fried in a skillet or frying pan.
    ½ pound gnocchi
  • Heat up olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and add ground beef and diced onion. Sauté while breaking up the beef until the meat is browned.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 onion
  • Then, add finely grated or diced garlic, tomato paste and seasoning, and sauté for another minute.
    1 tablespoons tomato paste, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Peel and grate the carrot. Add it to the skillet, along with canned diced tomatoes. Stir to combine the ingredients evenly, and leave the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes.
    1 carrot, 1 (15 oz) can canned diced tomatoes
  • Combine cooked and drained gnocchi and bolognese sauce, and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
    1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

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Notes

  • Store leftovers in a refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave, and serve them warm.
  • Add more grated or finely chopped vegetables if you like, such as mushrooms, zucchini, cabbage or broccoli. 
  • Replace the ground beef with ground turkey, pork, chicken or a vegetarian alternative if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2744IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 6mg