Name: Have this gnocchi Bolognese recipe on the table in 45 minutes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: Cooking oil spray, to grease; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 stick celery, finely diced; 1 carrot, finely diced; 500g beef mince; 2 sprigs rosemary; 400g can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra 1/4 cup; Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season; 500g packet mini potato gnocchi; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; Herby salsa; 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1/3 cup basil leaves, finely chopped; 2 green shallots, very thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon

Have this gnocchi Bolognese recipe on the table in 45 minutes

Simply the best.

Serves 4-6

Prep

15M

Cook

30M

Total

45M

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Gnocchi bolognese typically consists of gnocchi pasta with a sauce made from ground meat (usually beef), tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and various herbs and spices. The sauce is often simmered for a long time to develop rich flavours.

How to make gnocchi bolognese

Ingredients

Cooking oil spray, to grease

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 red onion, finely diced

1 stick celery, finely diced

1 carrot, finely diced

500g beef mince

2 sprigs rosemary

400g can diced tomatoes

1/4 cup tomato paste

400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra 1/4 cup

Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

500g packet mini potato gnocchi

1 cup shredded mozzarella

Herby salsa

1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

1/3 cup basil leaves, finely chopped

2 green shallots, very thinly sliced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced (220°C conventional). Grease a 6 cup-capacity wide, shallow ovenproof dish with cooking oil spray.

Heat olive oil in a large, deep, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, celery and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add beef and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, until browned, breaking up the mince as you stir. Stir in diced tomatoes and paste, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cannellini beans and parmesan, then season. Spoon into a dish and smooth surface.

Meanwhile, cook gnocchi following packet directions. Combine hot gnocchi, mozzarella and extra parmesan in a large bowl. Season. Spoon on top of mince mixture.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until gnocchi topping is golden.

Meanwhile, to make herby salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Season.

Serve gnocchi bolognese drizzled with herby salsa with the remainder on the side.

Ellie Vernon Food editor

Elle is an experienced Food Editor currently working on Australia’s most read consumer magazine, Better Homes and Gardens.

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