Description
Hearty ground beef gnocchi brings Italian comfort to dinner tables with rich, savory flavors. Tender potato dumplings nestled in a robust meat sauce create a satisfying meal for hungry families seeking delicious home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package gnocchi
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, roughly 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper across the meat, enhancing the savory profile of the protein.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop rich flavors for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, prepare gnocchi in a separate pot of boiling water according to package guidelines, typically 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Drain gnocchi thoroughly, then carefully fold them into the beef and tomato mixture, ensuring each pillow-like dumpling is evenly coated with the robust sauce.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using high-quality ground beef with at least 80% lean meat for optimal richness and juiciness.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version of the dish.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach during the cooking process.
- Prevent gnocchi from becoming mushy by ensuring the pasta is cooked al dente and quickly added to the beef mixture to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg