Best 5 Gnocchi With Quick Meat Sauce Recipes

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Cooking gnocchi with quick meat sauce is a delectable experience that tantalizes taste buds with its rich flavors and textures. This dish combines the soft pillowy gnocchi, which are small pasta dumplings, with a savory and flavorful meat sauce. The quick meat sauce is a time-saving alternative to traditional recipes, allowing home cooks to enjoy this classic Italian dish without spending hours in the kitchen. With the right ingredients and a few basic steps, you can create a luscious gnocchi dish that will be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GNOCCHI WITH MEAT SAUCE



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This dish from my mother-in-law is the Italian version of a meat-and-potatoes meal. I recently served it to friends who immediately wanted the recipe. -Karin Nolton, Ortonville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
GNOCCHI:
2 cups mashed potato flakes
1-1/2 cups boiling water
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Place potato flakes in a large bowl; stir in boiling water until blended. Stir in eggs. Add flour and salt all at once; stir just until combined. Divide into fourths; turn each onto a floured surface. Roll into 3/4-in.-thick ropes; cut ropes into 3/4-in. pieces., Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 30-60 seconds or until gnocchi float. Remove with a slotted spoon. Place in a large bowl; top with sauce. Gently stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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

10 MIN CHEESY GNOCCHI WITH SEAFOOD SAUCE.



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Make and share this 10 Min Cheesy Gnocchi With Seafood Sauce. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g low fat cottage cheese
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup plain flour
3 shallots, chopped
400 g green prawns, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Gnocchi: Place the cottage cheese in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the egg yolk, Parmesan cheese and flour.
  • Mix to form a slightly sticky dough.
  • Bring the saucepan of water to the boil.
  • Roll teaspoons of the mixture into balls and drop into the water.
  • When the gnocchi rises to the surface, remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Arrange the gnocchi onto serving plates. Top with the seafood sauce.
  • Seafood Sauce: Cook the shallots in a pan for about 2 minutes Stir in the prawns and cook, stirring until they turn pink.
  • Stir in the seafood sauce and sour cream. Heat gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 187.7, Sodium 1044.7, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 34.4

QUICK GNOCCHI



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An easier version of an Italian favorite, using instant mashed potatoes. This recipe can easily be double, tripled, etc. I make multiple batches, and freeze. To freeze, put on cookie sheets until frozen, and then put into plastic bags. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Sandy Metzler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dry potato flakes
1 cup boiling water
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place potato flakes in a medium-size bowl. Pour in boiling water; stir until blended. Let cool.
  • Stir in egg, salt, and pepper. Blend in enough flour to make a fairly stiff dough. Turn dough out on a well floured board. Knead lightly.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a long thin roll, the thickness of a breadstick. With a knife dipped in flour, cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place a few gnocchi in boiling water. As the gnocchi rise to the top of the pot, remove them with a slotted spoon. Repeat until all are cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1224.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE IN VODKA SAUCE



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A quick and tasty dinner main dish. The cheesy vodka sauce goes with the the tender gnocchi and sausage.

Provided by Charles Perkins

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
½ white onion, diced
1 (24 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce (such as Safeway® Signature Select™)
4 ounces tomato juice, or as needed
⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup fresh spinach
17 ½ ounces potato gnocchi (such as De Cecco® No. 401)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in vodka sauce and enough tomato juice until you reached a desired consistency. Stir in mozzarella cheese and spinach.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer gnocchi to a plate, cover with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1440.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use of fresh herbs.
  • Be careful not to overcook the gnocchi. They should be cooked through but still slightly firm.
  • If you don't have any heavy cream on hand, you can use milk instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
  • Serve the gnocchi with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and some fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

This gnocchi with quick meat sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The gnocchi are soft and pillowy, and the meat sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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