Description
One-pan gnocchi bolognese bake, packed with hidden vegetables and meat, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, creating the ultimate family-friendly weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 500g/ 1 lb extra lean beef mince
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 zucchinis, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian mixed herbs
- 150g bag baby spinach
- 500g fresh potato gnocchi
- 2 x 400g (14oz) Finely Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 cup (100g) coarsely-grated mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 400°F and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
- In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onions for one minute.
- Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as needed.
- Stir in the tomato paste for a beautiful rich flavor along with the zucchini, carrot, garlic, Italian mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add the baby spinach, potato gnocchi, and tomatoes. Give it a good stir, and once it starts to bubble, turn off the heat.
- Top the mixture evenly with the grated mozzarella and cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake the dish, covered, for 20 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender and the cheese is lightly golden.
- Once finished, sprinkle with fresh basil and serve it warm.
Notes
- Fridge: Store leftover baked gnocchi Bolognese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Transfer leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian