Baked Gnocchi Bolognese, a savory, cheesy and meaty combination of flavor and textures that that brings all the pasta and potato lovers together. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight or weekend dinner. This will bring an Italian restaurant quality main course straight to your dinner table. Grab a fork or a big spoon, dig in, and enjoy!
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For the Pasta Lovers
The comfort food of all comfort foods. Whoever thought to turn a potato into a pasta is my favorite person. The pillowy soft gnocchi feels like a bite of mashed potatoes mixed with a delicious ravioli. And when it’s covered in a savory and delicious meat sauce, also known as Bolognese, it is the ultimate comfort food. And who says the perfect couple doesn’t exist? Clearly they haven’t tried this recipe. And to take it up just one more notch, if that’s even possible, adding a layer of gooey melted cheese on top really takes it to another level.
This gnocchi Bolognese recipe is one of my favorites. it’s so simple to make and it feels like a five star dish every single time. So I hope you try this recipe out and let me know what you think, and I hope that you love it just as much as I do. Have it for family dinner, solo dinner, or a Sunday night meal, and take the leftovers to work for lunch. It feels like a treat with every bite you take. This gnocchi Bolognese baked with the cheesy mozzarella topping is the recipe everyone should know how to make. And I’m here to help you learn.
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You’ll Love This Recipe If…
- You Love Gnocchi Recipes
- You Love a simple Bolognese meat Sauce
- You need a Quick and Easy cheat meal
- You want to learn how to make baked gnocchi bolognese at home
Ingredients For Baked Gnocchi Bolognese
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- Gnocchi. You can find premade gnocchi in the store or you can try to make it fresh at home.
- Ground Beef. The base of the meat sauce. If you don’t want red meat, you can try this recipe with ground turkey.
- Tomato Sauce. Simple tomato sauce from your favorite brand will do.
- Bell Peppers. Adds nice flavor and more texture to the meat sauce.
- Onion.
- Garlic.
- Herbs and Spices.
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What side Dish Can I Pair with My Gnocchi Bolognese?
Many things will pair well with gnocchi bolognese. I like to keep it simple because this dinner is very filling, but here are just a few suggestions.
- Caesar Salad
- Garlic Bread
- Glass of Wine or Prosecco
- Oven-Roasted Vegetables: Asparagus, Green Beans.
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How To Make Baked Gnocchi Bolognese
MAKING THE MEAT SAUCE (BOLOGNESE)
Start by chopping the onions and bell peppers, then crushing the garlic cloves and setting to side.
In a pan, heat up some oil and sauté the vegetable until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Add your ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart in the pan and mix. Cook the meat until it’s brown.
Next, add a your tomato sauce, mix together, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Making the gnocchi Pasta
If you chose to save some time, grab some store-bought gnocchi pasta. Remove from packaging and cook pasta in salted water with a splash of oil and a thyme spig until al dente. Follow cooking instructions on the package.
BAKED GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE
Now, its time to combine the gnocchi pasta with the meat sauce. Mix together to evenly coat the gnocchi. Transfer everything into a baking dish. Add mozzarella cheese on top. Then bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted an golden brown.
Grab a plate and a serving spoon, and ENJOY !
Bon Appétit !
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Baked Gnocchi Bolognese
Ingredients
Gnocchi Bolognese
- 16 oz package Gnocchi
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ½ cup Red and Green Bell Peppers
- ½ cup Onion
- 6 cloves Garlic
- ¼ Scotch Bonnet you only need a small piece
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 10 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
- 1 sprig Thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Boil gnocchi in salted water with thyme sprig and olive oil as directed on packaging
- Chop onions, bell peppers, and garlic and sauté in pan with 1 tbsp of oil. Slice a small piece of the scotch bonnet and add to pan. The more you add the spicier the sauce will be. Cook until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Add in ground meat and cook through until brown.
- Add tomato sauce and mix in.
- Add seasonings to taste, mix, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the gnocchi pasta and add gnocchi to bolognese.
- Add gnocchi bolognese to baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown
- Serve and Enjoy!
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