Bolognaise Gnocchi Bake

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BOLOGNAISE GNOCCHI BAKE

The ultimate midweek comfort food! Soft, pillowy gnocchi smothered in a rich bolognaise sauce, topped with melty, golden cheese—all baked to perfection.

Quick, easy and satisfying, it’s everything you need for a cozy dinner after a busy day. Who’s adding this to their weekly line-up? 🙌

Serves 4-6

800g gnocchi (homemade or store bought)
200 g strong cheddar cheese, grated

150 g baby tomatoes or sliced tomato for baking/garnish

parsley, chopped (and other herbs of choice)

60 g   butter
BOLOGNAISE SAUCE
30 ml olive oil
1        onion, thinly sliced
1        carrot, peeled, grated
3        garlic cloves, crushed
15 ml chopped rosemary
30 ml tomato paste
45 ml Worcester sauce
500g beef mince
800 g chopped, tinned tomatoes

10 ml brown sugar

salt and black pepper

Preheat the oven to 200°C. You can reduce the heat if necessary.
TO MAKE THE MEAT SAUCE: Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, carrot, garlic and rosemary. Season then cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
Stir in the tomato paste and Worcester sauce, then add the mince. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat so that there are no large pieces. Add some seasoning
Add the tomatoes and sugar then cook on low heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Taste to adjust the seasoning.
TO ASSEMBLE:Cook the gnocchi in a large pot with salted water until it is just cooked then drain well.
Heat the butter in a frying pan and cook the gnocchi in the butter until golden brown. Work gently to prevent it from breaking.
Add the meat to the baking dish then top with the golden gnocchi, baby tomatoes and the cheese.
Bake until golden brown. Sprinkle over the herbs and serve immediately.

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