Description
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious family meal, the Easy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake is your answer. This comforting casserole features tender gnocchi layered with savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, topped with gooey cheese that melts beautifully in the oven. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines satisfying flavors with minimal prep time, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. With just 20 minutes of prep, you can have a hearty meal ready to enjoy with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 (16-oz) packages gnocchi
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté diced onion, shredded carrot, and diced celery until softened (4–5 minutes).
- Add lean ground beef along with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly; remove from heat.
- Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet, then mix in gnocchi. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg