Description
A comforting and hearty Italian dish, Gnocchi Bolognese combines pillowy potato dumplings with a rich, savory meat sauce. This recipe is a delicious twist on classic Bolognese, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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For the Bolognese Sauce:
- 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 (500 g) lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup (100 ml) dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
For the Gnocchi:
- 1 1/2 lb (900 g) gnocchi
- 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pan, cook onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add the Meat: Add garlic and ground beef, cook until browned.
- Deglaze: Pour in wine, cook until alcohol evaporates.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and chili flakes.
- Simmer: Add crushed tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaves, simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi in salted water according to package instructions.
- Combine and Serve: Mix cooked gnocchi into sauce, add Parmesan and basil. Season and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the beef for a different twist.
- Feel free to add a splash of cream at the end for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
