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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.

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Gnocchi with Meat Sauce Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

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 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

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 or until heated through.
Place potato flakes in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; add eggs. Add flour and salt all at once. Divide into quarters; turn each out on a floured surface. Roll into 3/4-in. thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces.
In a large saucepan, bring 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 cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 344 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 1,124 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Gnocchi with Meat Sauce in Country Extra March 2010, p49

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Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by keyscooks1

When our son says what smells so good, I usually have a hit! Made 'as is' with a little more seasoning for us and yes, it was a big hit! It may seem like too much sauce to start with, but for us it was perfect for gnocchi which are little sauce stealers! I will add this to my recipe file, for sure!