Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake: The Best Comfort Meal Recipe
The ultimate comfort food made with gnocchi and a rich bolognese sauce, topped with melted cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain.
- Combine the gnocchi with the sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, comfort food, baked gnocchi