Description
A comforting and hearty Italian classic, Gnocchi Bolognese combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a rich and savory meat sauce. This recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or pork
Bolognese Sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef or pork and cook until browned. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in red wine and cook until reduced. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in milk or cream and simmer for 5 more minutes. Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Serve topped with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, simmer the sauce longer if time permits.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
