Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
17 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Reach/Release Pressure
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
724 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce
Description
Instant Pot Gnocchi with Sauce features ground beef cooked with mushrooms, green pepper, and garlic, infused with Italian seasoning and broth for depth. Adding canned diced tomatoes and gnocchi to the pot and pressure cooking softens the gnocchi without becoming mushy. Finishing with mascarpone cheese and baby spinach introduces creaminess and fresh greens into the sauce, enriching texture and flavor. The use of an Instant Pot simplifies preparation and tenderizes the components evenly.
The dish serves well as a standalone meal due to its combination of protein, vegetables, and starch. It can be complemented with grated Parmesan cheese to enhance savory notes. Suitable for a family dinner, this recipe utilizes versatile ingredients and a straightforward method that yields a flavorful, satisfying dinner.
Ingredient swaps mentioned include using other vegetables such as carrots or onions in place of mushrooms and green pepper. Ground meat options like sausage, turkey, or pork can replace beef, and cream cheese can substitute mascarpone if preferred. Adjustments like adding oil are recommended when using leaner meats to maintain moisture and browning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 14 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 4 Tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Saute. Add the ground beef and cooking, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until there is not much pink left, about 6 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, green pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook, stirring, for another 4 minutes.
- Turn the Instant Pot off and add the broth to deglaze. Stir, scraping the bottom of the Instant Pot and make sure there are no browned bits of meat or vegetables stuck to the bottom.
- Add the gnocchi, followed by the tomatoes. Don't stir the mixture.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the seal is in place and valve is closed. Set for Manual, high pressure, 3 minutes.
- It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure. After it is done cooking let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes.
- Release any remaining pressure manually and remove the lid. Stir in the spinach and marscapone cheese. Replace the lid and let the meal rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve, topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley or basil.
Notes
- You can replace mushrooms and green pepper with other vegetables like carrots or onions as preferred.
- Cream cheese may be used instead of mascarpone cheese for a different but creamy texture.
- Ground meats such as sausage, pork, turkey, or chicken can substitute for ground beef; using leaner meats may require adding oil for browning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 724 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 724kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1021mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2461IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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