Description
This hearty gnocchi dish combines lean ground beef with a rich tomato sauce, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (16 oz) package fresh or store-bought gnocchi
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a separate pot and cook gnocchi according to package instructions (until they float).
- Drain gnocchi and gently fold them into the meat sauce; simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately while the gnocchi are fresh.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg