Meatball And Gnocchi Bake Food

MEATBALL AND GNOCCHI BAKE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients for meatballs in the mixing bowl and mix until all evenly combined. Roll 1/2 inch meatballs.
• Preheat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat with a little bit of oil and cook meatballs until almost done. Take out and set aside.
• Place gnocchi on the same skillet and saute until golden on each side. Add 1/4 cup broth and let gnocchi soak it in while cooking.
• Preheat the oven to 375.
• If you will be using marinara, add it to the bowl with a little salt and mix well.
• Add meatballs and spread mozzarella cheese over the top.
• Sprinkle herb de provence and bake for 10 minutes.

GNOCCHI AND MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• For Regular Version: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. 2. Make and cook gnocchi according to recipe directions. Drain and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, garlic, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, oregano, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. 4. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the cooked meatballs and cooked gnocchi into the baking dish. Pour the jar of Bertolli Marinara with Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the top. For the Quicker Version: 1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. 2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the thawed meatballs and cooked gnocchi into the baking dish. Pour the jar of Bertolli Marinara with Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the top. For BOTH VERSIONS: 1. Once the casserole is assembled, set oven temperature to 350°F. Bake casserole for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. 2. To serve, garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

GNOCCHI WITH MEATBALLS (BAKED OR NOT!)

Steps:

• Boil the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the marinara sauce and meatballs in a microwave dish and cook on high for a few minutes until heated through.
• Combine sauce/meatball mix with the gnocchi.
• Sprinkle each serving with mozzarella, if desired.
• If Baking:.
• Follow steps 1 through 3 and place in a 9x13-inch pan.
• Top with mozzarella and bake in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 25 minutes, until heated through.