Description
Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a rich and savory beef bolognese sauce combined with soft, pillowy gnocchi and topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual get-togethers with friends. With its warm flavors and creamy texture, it’s a meal that will leave everyone satisfied and asking for more. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also uses pantry staples, making it an accessible choice for busy weeknights. Whether you’re feeding kids or adults, this hearty bake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of chicken bacon
- 3 shallots
- 1 carrot
- 2 small stalks of celery
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 400g extra lean beef mince (ground beef)
- 400g chopped tomatoes (canned)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 240ml chicken or beef stock
- 500g pack of gnocchi
- 120g mature cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a frying pan, spray olive oil and sauté chopped chicken bacon until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced shallots, carrot, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add crushed garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in chicken bacon, mixed herbs, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, and balsamic vinegar; bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered for about 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir in gnocchi; simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with grated cheddar cheese, and broil until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg