Baked Gnocchi Bolognese
This delicious baked gnocchi Bolognese is a hearty and satisfying dish the whole family will love. It's a one-pot dish that's easy to prepare and sure to be popular.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- ½ Cup sweet onion diced
- ½ Cup bacon bits or chopped cooked bacon
- ½ Cup celery diced
- 1 Pound ground beef
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Cup beef broth
- 1 Can crushed tomatoes 28 Ounces
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ Cup water
- 1 Pound potato gnocchi
- 1½ Cups gouda cheese shredded
- 8 Ounces mozzarella cheese fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, add the oil, garlic, onion, and bacon bits. Cook on medium until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Add the celery and cook for 1 to 2 minutes if you like the celery to still have a crunch, or 3 to 4 minutes for a softer texture.
- Add the ground beef and the salt and pepper.
- Using a wooden spoon, break the ground beef into pieces. Mix and cook the ground beef completely until there’s no more pink.
- Add the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Add the water and the gnocchi. If you prefer the gnocchi al dente, stir in the gnocchi and proceed to add the cheese. If you like the gnocchi more done, cook on the stove for 2 or 3 minutes before adding the cheese.
- Add a cup of the shredded gouda cheese. Mix well.
- On top, sprinkle the remaining gouda and add the fresh mozzarella in slices or torn into pieces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling up and the cheese is melted to your liking.
- Cool for 5 minutes and then serve.
Notes
Drain the beef: Unless you're using extra-lean ground beef, you might want to discard the excess grease once it's browned all over.
Fresh mozzarella: You need fresh mozzarella cheese for this recipe, not the shredded kind. You can slice it or tear it into pieces using your hands.
No ovenproof skillet? Transfer the mixture into a baking dish before adding the cheese on top. If you do want to invest in an good size ovenproof skillet, I love this one!
Fresh mozzarella: You need fresh mozzarella cheese for this recipe, not the shredded kind. You can slice it or tear it into pieces using your hands.
No ovenproof skillet? Transfer the mixture into a baking dish before adding the cheese on top. If you do want to invest in an good size ovenproof skillet, I love this one!
Nutrition
Calories: 815kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 2077mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 692mg | Iron: 6mg
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