Ground Beef Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato Sauce
A delightful Italian comfort food dish featuring tender gnocchi with a rich, creamy tomato sauce and savory ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package store-bought gnocchi
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain any excess fat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, combining well. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the gnocchi and cook according to the package instructions for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Ensure all dairy products are at room temperature for better incorporation into the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
