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Gnocchi with Meat Sauce

Name: Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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 large eggs, beaten; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

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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 large 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 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

1-1/3 cups: 344 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein.

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