Easy Cheesy Gnocchi Bake
Gnocchi bake is an easy, comforting dish loaded with cheese and minced beef. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or a quick family dinner.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Kitchen knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 500 g gnocchi
- 120 g Cheddar cheese , grated
- 400 g ground beef, I use extra lean
- 1 large onion , finely diced
- 1 large carrot , finely diced
- 2 large bell peppers , finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ tablespoon dried mixed herbs
- 400 g chopped tomatoes , canned
- 3 tablespoon tomato puree (paste)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup chicken or beef stock
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat, add onion, carrot, and bell pepper, fry until softened.
- Add minced beef and garlic and cook until browned.
- Add mixed herbs, salt, pepper, sugar, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock and balsamic vinegar and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the lid and simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Now, stir in the gnocchi, simmer for 8-10 minutes more or until cooked (stir occasionally).
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, top with the shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts and become golden.
- Take out of the oven, scatter the chopped parsley on top, then serve.
Notes
Reheat leftovers in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes, covered with foil to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1631IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg