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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time12 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 10-minute recipe, bolognese, easy, gnocchi, ground beef, one skillet meal
Servings: 4
Calories: 427kcal
- 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
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
- 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.
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