Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
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
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
