Weeknight Baked Gnocchi
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Course
Main Course
Weeknight Baked Gnocchi
Description
This Weeknight Baked Gnocchi starts by sautéing lean ground beef and diced onion until browned, then adding minced garlic and dry red wine to enrich the flavor. A jar of marinara sauce is stirred in and simmered to blend the flavors. Cooked gnocchi, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley are folded into the sauce, creating a hearty mixture that fills the baking dish. The dish is topped with torn mozzarella pieces and baked at a high heat until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
The baked gnocchi result in a dish where soft gnocchi absorb the tomato sauce flavors, while the melted mozzarella provides creamy, stringy texture. The red wine adds subtle complexity without overpowering the marinara base, and the fresh herbs contribute brightness. This combination offers a comforting balance between tender textures and rich, savory taste suitable for a satisfying dinner.
Serve the dish hot from the oven, garnished with fresh basil if desired. It pairs well with simple green sides or a light salad. Baking melds the ingredients visually and texturally, creating a warm, cohesive dish that holds well if kept warm briefly before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup red wine dry
- 1 marinara sauce 24-ounce jar
- 6 cups gnocchi cooked
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in marinara sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in gnocchi, Parmesan and parsley until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Spread gnocchi mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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