Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this comforting Gnocchi Bolognese dish. Pillowy potato gnocchi smothered in a hearty meat sauce with a touch of creaminess and a sprinkle of Parmesan, creating a perfect Italian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi (fresh or packaged)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Bolognese Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bolognese Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until browned. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste, red wine, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Simmer.
- Finish the Sauce: Pour in milk and simmer until creamy. Meanwhile, cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain and add to the sauce. Stir in Parmesan.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, simmer the sauce longer before adding milk.
- You can use heavy cream for a creamier sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
