Description
Indulge in the comfort of a Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, a delightful dish perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home. This recipe combines pillowy gnocchi with a rich beef bolognese sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for an irresistibly satisfying meal. Each bite is packed with flavor from fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a hit among both kids and adults. Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also versatile enough to be customized according to your preferences. Whether you’re looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing casserole for special occasions, this Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake is sure to become a favorite on your table.
Ingredients
- Back turkey turkey bacon
- Shallots
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Extra lean ground beef
- Dried mixed herbs
- Canned chopped tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Chicken stock
- Gnocchi
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- In a frying pan, spray olive oil and sauté chopped turkey turkey bacon until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add more olive oil and cook shallots, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked turkey turkey bacon, mixed herbs, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- Incorporate gnocchi and simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 66mg