Description
A hearty Italian dish combining pillowy potato gnocchi with a deep, savory beef ragu. The slow-simmered tomato sauce clings perfectly to the dumplings, offering umami-rich flavor and satisfying texture for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb potato gnocchi
1 small onion, finely diced
2 medium carrots, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
24 oz tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes)
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize
Pour in crushed tomatoes and add salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar
Simmer sauce for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally
Cook gnocchi according to package instructions
Drain gnocchi and toss briefly with butter and Parmesan
Combine cooked gnocchi with the simmered ragu and serve garnished with fresh basil
Notes
For a lighter meal, substitute ground turkey for beef
Store-bought or homemade gluten-free gnocchi work well
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat
For a vegan version, use plant-based gnocchi and meat substitute
Sauce can be prepped ahead and refrigerated overnight
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Healthy Quick Meals | Easy Clean Eating Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg