Ground Beef Gnocchi
Ground Beef Gnocchi is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender gnocchi with savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe takes minimal time while delivering maximum satisfaction. Gather your friends and family around for a meal that warms hearts and fills bellies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 package (16 oz) store-bought gnocchi
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil water in another pot and cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain gently.
- Fold cooked gnocchi into the beef mixture; let them absorb flavors for an additional few minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. - Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor. - To prevent gnocchi from sticking together, toss them lightly with olive oil before serving.