Baked Gnocchi Bolognaise

This is really nice variation to the more traditional Spaghetti Bolognaise by using gnocchi as the added pasta.

The mince is simmered with the added vegetables to release their flavour and combine beautifully. The gnocchi is added before being topped with mozarella and baked to a lovely finish.

A simple, easy to make and prepare pasta dish.

This is one of those pasta dishes where the longer you simmer the mince mixture, the more the flavour is released. This recipe suggests you simmer for 30 minutes however if you have time, extend that to 1 hour or longer.

The fragrant aroma coming from the pan as this is simmering on the stove is just fantastic and you will be eagerly awaiting it to finish.

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Baked Gnocchi Bolognaise

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

55 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 500 g Gnocchi 1 packet
• 1 tsbp Olive Oil
• 1 Brown Onion diced
• 1 large Carrot peeled & roughly chopped
• 1 Celery Stick thinly sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic crushed
• 500 g Beef & Pork Mince or use your preferred variety.
• 1/2 cup Beef Stock use stock cube
• 800 g Diced Tomatoes 2 x cans
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 tsp Ground Oregano
• 1 tsp Ground Basil
• 1 tsp Ground Rosemary
• 1 tsp Ground Thyme
• 1 cup Mozarella shredded or grated
• Basil Leaves diced to garnish

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 55 minutes Servings people Ingredients 500 g Gnocchi 1 packet 1 tsbp Olive Oil 1 Brown Onion diced 1 large Carrot peeled & roughly chopped 1 Celery Stick thinly sliced 2 cloves Garlic crushed 500 g Beef & Pork Mince or use your preferred variety. 1/2 cup Beef Stock use stock cube 800 g Diced Tomatoes 2 x cans 2 tbsp Tomato Paste 2 Bay Leaves 1 tsp Ground Oregano 1 tsp Ground Basil 1 tsp Ground Rosemary 1 tsp Ground Thyme 1 cup Mozarella shredded or grated Basil Leaves diced to garnish

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp Olive Oil in a large fry pan over medium high heat.
2. Add brown onion, carrot, celery and garlic to the pan.
3. Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until onion softens.
4. Add mince to pan, break up the clumps and cook until mince turns brown.
5. Add beef stock to the pan then bring to a boil.
6. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, oregano, basil, rosemary & thyme. Stir to mix through then bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium then cook for a further 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
8. Remove pan from heat and discard bay leaves.
9. Pre-heat a fan forced oven to 180°C (350°F).
10. Cook gnocchi according to packet instruction. Drain then set aside.
11. Add gnocchi to the pan and stir to mix through.
12. Pour into a baking dish, sprinkle with mozarella.
13. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until mozarella is melted and golden brown.
14. Remove from oven, garnish with diced basil and serve.