Bolognese Gnocchi Bake

Bolognese Gnocchi Bake is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the flavors of a classic Bolognese sauce with pillowy potato gnocchi, all baked to cheesy perfection.

Ingredients:

• 500g potato gnocchi
• 500g beef mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 400g canned chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200C 400F

In a large skillet, brown the beef mince over medium heat

Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery

Cook until vegetables are softened

Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld

Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions

Drain and set aside

Combine the cooked gnocchi with the Bolognese sauce in a large baking dish

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving