Description
Homemade ground beef gnocchi merges Italian comfort with hearty meat sauce, creating a deeply satisfying meal. Generous portions of tender potato dumplings nestled with seasoned beef promise a delicious family dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
Aromatics:
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, crumbling and browning the meat thoroughly. Enhance with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Incorporate tomato paste, stirring to develop a rich depth, then pour in crushed tomatoes and sprinkle red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Allow the sauce to simmer and meld together for 10 minutes, developing robust flavors.
- Meanwhile, prepare gnocchi in a separate pot according to package guidelines, cooking until they float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness. Drain the pillowy pasta carefully.
- Transfer gnocchi directly into the simmering sauce, gently folding to ensure each dumpling is luxuriously coated with the hearty meat sauce.
- Finish the dish by generously sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil leaves, creating a vibrant, aromatic presentation. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter, healthier dish.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting red pepper flakes or using mild alternatives like paprika for sensitive palates.
- Fresh gnocchi works best for a softer, more delicate texture compared to packaged dried versions.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by selecting gluten-free gnocchi and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg