Mini Gnocchi Bolognese Recipes

BOLOGNESE BAKED GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Make bolognese according to recipe instructions.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until it floats. Strain the gnocchi then add to the bolognese.
• Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with mozzarella then place in the oven.
• Bake the gnocchi for 10-15 minutes until the hot and bubbling.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Fry the mince in the oil for a few mins. Tip in the tomatoes and herbs. Fill one of the empty cans with water, add this to the beef, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 mins.
• Tip half the spinach into a colander and pour over boiling water to wilt, then repeat with the second half. Squeeze out as much moisture from the spinach as you can, then leave to drain in the colander. When the beef is almost ready, cook the gnocchi, then drain. Heat the grill to high.
• Stir the gnocchi and spinach into the beef, season, then tip into a large ovenproof dish. Tear the mozzarella into chunks, scatter over, then grill until golden and bubbling.

GNOCCI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Place the ground beef, onion and garlic in a nonstick pan and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring all the time, until the onion is starting to soften.
• Stir in the mushrooms and cook for a further 5-6 minutes until the meat is browned. Pour over the tomato and herb sauce, add a small amount of wine and bring to boil, season with salt and black pepper, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a pan of boiling water according to pack instructions. Drain well.
• To assemble the dish, spoon half the Bolognese mixture into a large shallow ovenproof dish, then top with the gnocchi. Add the remaining Bolognese sauce. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
• Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden. Serve immediately.

MINI-GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Heat the olive oil in a medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute. Add the beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain. Toss the gnocchi with the butter and reserved cooking water in a large bowl until coated; stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the gnocchi in an even layer over the beef mixture in the skillet and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Broil until the gnocchi are browned in spots and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with more parsley.