GNOCCHI WITH QUICK MEAT SAUCE

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This hearty meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Store-bought gnocchi (Italian for "dumplings") cook in just a few minutes, so they're faster than pasta. You'll have extra meat sauce left over to make Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole later in the week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3 carrots, shredded
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
Salt and pepper
2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed in a blender
1 pound fresh or frozen gnocchi, cooked according to package instructions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy pot, heat oil over high. Add meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until meat is browned and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add tomato puree, and bring to a rapid simmer.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer 5 cups meat sauce to an airtight container, let cool, then refrigerate for Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole. Serve remaining sauce over gnocchi, topped with Parmesan and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 15 g

Amanda Whitewolf
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The gnocchi is light and fluffy, and the meat sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Habib Shamim
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Samiul Basid
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I made this dish for my friends last night, and they all loved it. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked, and the meat sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mahamud Hasan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty and cheesy flavor to the dish.


Zera Silva
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I was so impressed with this dish! The gnocchi was perfectly cooked, and the meat sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Daniel Fulton
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This dish was amazing! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty and cheesy flavor to the dish.


Laraib Rasheed
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The gnocchi is light and fluffy, and the meat sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Musadeq Niazi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


John Dorcas
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked, and the meat sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Melissa Mora
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This dish was a hit with my guests! The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty and cheesy flavor to the dish.


Dwayne Nisha
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I was skeptical about making my own gnocchi, but this recipe made it easy. The gnocchi turned out perfectly, and the meat sauce was delicious. My family loved this dish, and I will definitely be making it again.


Matt Woo
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This dish is amazing! The flavors of the meat sauce and the gnocchi are a perfect match. The gnocchi is light and fluffy, and it pairs well with the rich and savory meat sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.