Gnocchi Bolognese
with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Carrots and Parmesan- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Milk
Gnocchi are pillowy potato dumplings that are delicious when doused with fresh tomato sauce. We're taking gnocchi a step further by pan-frying them until they're crispy and golden-brown and then tossing in a rich tomato sauce. If you thought gnocchi was irresistible before, wait until you taste this recipe.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
170 g
Carrot
6 g
Garlic
80 g
Tomato
56 g
Red Onion
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes
1 unit
Beef Broth Concentrate
1.5 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce
350 g
Gnocchi
(Contains: Sulphites, Wheat)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
Coarsely grate carrot using a box grater. Roughly chop tomato. Peel, then finely chop half the onion (whole onion for 4 ppl). Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 min.
Increase the heat to medium-high, then add beef, garlic, grated carrot and Italian Seasoning to the pot. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Add tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2-3 min.
Add broth concentrate, 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (dbl for 4 ppl) and crushed tomatoes to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce starts to thicken, 10-12 min. Season with salt and pepper.
While sauce cooks, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 2 tbsp butter and swirl pan to melt, 1 min. Add gnocchi. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 7-8 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, cook 1 pkg gnocchi at a time, using 2 tbsp butter for each batch!)
Add gnocchi to the large pot with bolognese sauce, then stir to coat. Divide gnocchi bolognese between bowls. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the rich, hearty bolognese sauce, though some found it a bit bland or acidic and added extra seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple this meal was to prepare, with minimal dishes to clean up afterward.
- Suggestions: Consider boiling the gnocchi briefly before pan-frying for better texture; add more vegetables or a side salad for balance.
- Portions: The recipe makes generous portions, with many reporting leftovers; some felt there was too much sauce compared to gnocchi.
- Texture: Pan-frying gave the gnocchi a crispy exterior, though some found it too chewy or rubbery compared to traditional boiled gnocchi.
