Baked Gnocchi with Meat Sauce

Heirloom Spice Co.
Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Dinner

Soft, pillowy gnocchi in a rich meat sauce topped with mozzarella and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s a cozy, crowd pleasing dish that delivers all the comfort of a classic pasta bake with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons Rustic Garlic Blend
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Herb Blend
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining; set aside.
  3. Heat a deep oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break down beef; sauté until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  4. Add butter, onion, and Rustic Garlic Blend. Stir occasionally, and cook until onion is softened.
  5. Add tomato paste and stir, cooking for about 3-5 minutes or until paste starts to darken.
  6. Stir in reserved pasta water, heavy cream, and Italian Herb Blend until sauce is smooth.
  7. Fold in cooked gnocchi. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Tear mozzarella and place all over the skillet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown slightly.
  9. Serve with fresh basil if desired.

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