Description
Savory ground beef gnocchi emerges as a comforting Italian-inspired dish with rich, hearty flavors. Tender potato dumplings mingle with seasoned meat, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat (375°F) and sauté chopped onions with minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the skillet, carefully crumbling the meat while cooking. Generously season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even distribution and thorough browning.
- Add diced tomatoes to the beef mixture, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and develop rich flavors for 10-12 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Simultaneously prepare gnocchi in a separate pot according to package recommendations, typically boiling for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Drain gnocchi completely and fold them into the beef and tomato sauce, ensuring each pillow-like dumpling is evenly coated and absorbs the robust flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat and generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dish, creating a creamy and savory finish.
- Optional: Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves for an aromatic and vibrant presentation before serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting Italian seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Quickly toast fresh basil leaves before garnishing to enhance their aromatic flavor and release more intense herbal notes.
- Store leftover gnocchi dish in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain texture and prevent gnocchi from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg