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Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake

Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy the Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, a comforting dish with rich bolognese sauce and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gnocchi
  • 1 package gnocchi use store-bought for convenience
For the Bolognese Sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef can substitute with turkey or plant-based option
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes essential for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste helps enhance the sauce's richness
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning can substitute with fresh herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
For the Cheese Topping
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated for best flavor
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any oil of your choice
To Taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions for about 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic for 1 additional minute.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 6–8 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes into the skillet. Let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
  5. Cook gnocchi in a pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  6. Combine drained gnocchi with the bolognese sauce in a baking dish, mixing gently to ensure they are well coated.
  7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize this dish with your favorite seasonal veggies or use pasta instead of gnocchi for variation.

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