Gnocchi Bolognese Bake Food

GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220C /200 fan /392F Add the oil to a large ovenproof sauté pan.Add the chopped onion with ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and cook for 10 minutes. Once the onion is translucent add the chopped carrot, celery, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, half a level tablespoon of fennel seeds and a small pinch of red chilli flakes.Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If you're using the wine add it now. Make sure the pan is hot enough so that the wine sizzles when it hits the pan. Turn up the heat to cook off some of the alcohol.
• Once the wine has reduced quite a bit add the chopped red pepper cook for a minute or two then pour in one can of chopped tomatoes, pour ¼ of a cup of water into the empty can give t a little swirl then add that to the pan too.At the same time add 1 heaped tablespoon of tomato puree, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce the remaining salt and the cracked black pepper. Stir well and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
• Now add the lentils and the vegetable stock. Stir well and check the seasoning now.Add the gnocchi to the pan and stir it into the sauce making sure it is covered in sauce.
• Spread the mozzarella and veggie parmesan over the top of the sauce and gnocchi then cover the pan loosely with tin foil.Put the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes or until the mozzarella is golden and the sauce is thick.Leave to cool slightly before serving.Serve with extra grated veggie parmesan and some fresh basil leaves.

BOLOGNESE BAKED GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Make bolognese according to recipe instructions.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until it floats. Strain the gnocchi then add to the bolognese.
• Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with mozzarella then place in the oven.
• Bake the gnocchi for 10-15 minutes until the hot and bubbling.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Fry the mince in the oil for a few mins. Tip in the tomatoes and herbs. Fill one of the empty cans with water, add this to the beef, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 mins.
• Tip half the spinach into a colander and pour over boiling water to wilt, then repeat with the second half. Squeeze out as much moisture from the spinach as you can, then leave to drain in the colander. When the beef is almost ready, cook the gnocchi, then drain. Heat the grill to high.
• Stir the gnocchi and spinach into the beef, season, then tip into a large ovenproof dish. Tear the mozzarella into chunks, scatter over, then grill until golden and bubbling.

GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200c. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Add beef and cook, stirring to break up mince, for 5 minutes or until browned.
• Add pasta sauce and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
• Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook gnocchi partially (about 3 minutes should do) then drain. Gnocchi will finish cooking in the oven!
• Spoon meat sauce into a baking dish (6cm deep, 24X30cm base).
• Top with gnocchi, sprinkle with cheese, then bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and browning and sauce bubbling at edges.

BAKED GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Saute' ground beef, onion and garlic in a nonstick pan and fry gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring often.
• Stir in the mushrooms and cook another 5-6 minutes until the meat is browned.
• Pour in marinara sauce & bring to the boil, season with salt & pepper, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare gnocchi per package directions & drain well.
• Next, spoon half the Bolognese mixture into a large baking or casserole dish, then top with the gnocchi. Add the remaining Bolognese sauce and then spoon the formaggio cheese sauce over the top.
• Sprinkle with the mozzarella to coat top.
• Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
• Serve immediately.