Description
A hearty dish featuring gnocchi mixed with lean ground beef and a flavorful tomato sauce.
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
- For a richer flavor, use homemade gnocchi.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg