Mozzarella Baked Gnocchi Bolognese
Mozzarella baked gnocchi Bolognese are tender gnocchi covered in rich Bolognese sauce and melted mozzarella, baked to perfection.
- 1Kg/2.2lb Potato Gnocchi
- 350g/12oz Ground Beef
- 600g/1.3lb Mushrooms (Sliced)
- 200g/7oz Streaky Bacon (Chopped)
- 2 (400g/14oz) Canned Chopped Tomatoes (Polpa)
- 1 (200g/7oz) Small Can Chopped Tomatoes (Polpa)
- 1 Onion (Diced)
- 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed)
- 2 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- ½ Tsp Red Pepper (Flakes)
- ¼ Cup Fresh Basil (Chopped)
- 2 TspItalian Seasoning
- 200g/7oz Mozzarella (Shredded)
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
Sauté the bacon until slightly crispy. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the mushrooms, cook and remove from pan. Set aside.
Add the minced beef and onions to the same pan.
When cooked add the garlic and tomato paste, stir through then add the pepper flakes, mushrooms, bacon, Italian seasoning, worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar.
Stir through for about 1 minute then add the chopped tomatoes. Bring to boil then simmer covered for 1 hour.
When the sauce is ready mix in the parmesan cheese, basil and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, add the gnocchi to boiling water. When they come up to the surface cook for just 1 minute and drain.
In a large baking dish spread half of the sauce. Top with the gnocchi and add the remaining sauce.
Mix it all together slowly. Top with shredded mozzarella, extra parmesan cheese, pepper and some chopped parsley.
Bake in oven 190C/375F for about 45 minutes.
Enjoy!