Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Gnocchi Bolognese, a delightful Italian dish that combines soft, pillowy gnocchi with a rich and savory Bolognese sauce. This recipe features lean ground beef simmered in aromatic herbs and tomatoes, creating a hearty meal that is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and basil, it’s a satisfying dish that will warm you from the inside out. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve on special occasions, Gnocchi Bolognese is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 1½ lb gnocchi
- Grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for about 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute before stirring in the ground beef. Cook until browned (about 5–6 minutes).
- Pour in red wine and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and herbs; add crushed tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain once done.
- Once the sauce thickens, remove bay leaves and stir in cooked gnocchi along with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg