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Irresistible Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Meat Sauce in 40 Minutes

Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
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A hearty and comforting dish featuring soft gnocchi baked in a rich meat sauce topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 500g gnocchi
  • 400g ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400g canned tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 200g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 50g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain.
  6. Mix gnocchi with the meat sauce.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Use fresh gnocchi for best texture.
  • Substitute ground beef with turkey or lentils for variation.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.

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