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baked gnocchi bolognese in a baking dish with a large spoon
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Baked Gnocchi Bolognese

This baked gnocchi bolognese is a must-make for anyone who loves classic bolognese pasta! It's super flavorful, aromatic, and the perfect combination of soft gnocchi, bolognese, and melty mozzarella cheese. Plus, it's super easy to make and just perfect for feeding your family!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keyword: baked gnocchi, baked gnocchi bolognese, gnocchi bolognese
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 558kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 carrots finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds potato gnocchi
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions

  • Preheat some olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it has fully browned. Season with salt and pepper. Then remove from the pot.
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  • Next, add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until slightly softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
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  • Now add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute. Add the ground beef back to the pot and sauté together for 1 minute.
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  • Add the red wine, beef broth, and tomato passata to deglaze the pot. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then stir in the bay leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
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  • Now preheat the oven to 400 °F (200°C).
  • Stir in the potato gnocchi and place everything in a baking dish. Cover the bolognese gnocchi with grated parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
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  • Then bake for around 30 minutes until the cheese has melted and slightly browned. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4057IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 9mg