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Indulge in Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake for a Cozy Dinner

Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake 4 Servings Ultimate Delicious
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A comforting Italian-inspired dish combining tender gnocchi with a rich Bolognese sauce and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 slices back bacon, chopped
  • 3 shallots, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 2 small stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 14 ounce extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried mixed herbs
  • 14 ounce canned chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sweetener or sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • 17.5 ounce gnocchi
  • 4.2 ounce mature cheddar, grated
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Few fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a baking dish with olive oil.

2. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until lightly browned. Add shallots, carrot, and celery; cook until softened. Stir in crushed garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in dried herbs.

4. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and sweetener or sugar if using. Pour in stock and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Add gnocchi to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.

6. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle grated cheddar evenly over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.

7. Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of beef for a variation.

For a vegetarian version, swap beef for sautéed mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable stock.

Try using a blend of cheeses like mozzarella or Parmesan for extra flavor.

This dish can be assembled in advance and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: gnocchi, Bolognese, comfort food

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