Speedy Mince Gnocchi Bake

Speedy Mince Gnocchi Bake

A different way to serve a pasta and savoury mince dish. Cut down on the cheese for a more healthy alternative.

If you make this in individual dishes it’s easy to take some on the road for lunch the next day.

Mince Gnocchi Bake

Speedy Mince Gnocchi Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Fresh Gnocchi
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp Crushed garlic (equivalent to 1 clove)
  • 500 g Mince (I used beef)
  • 1 Carrot (peeled & grated)
  • 1 tsp Tuscan Seasoning (yes there is such a thing)
  • 500 g Tomato Pasta Sauce (I like to use the Jamie Oliver one that has chilli in it, for a bit of a kick))
  • 1.5 cups Grated Mozzarella
  • Mixed Salad leaves to serve

Instructions
 

  • Cook the gnocchi according to pack directions. Then drain.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion & garlic. Cook stirring occasionally until soft.
  • Add the mince, carrot & seasoning. Cook stirring to break up any lumps in the mince, for about 5 minutes or until browned. Add the pasta sauce. Bring to the boil then remove from the heat.
  • Transfer the mince to an oven proof dish, top with the gnocchi & sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cook in your oven at 220 deg C for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Serve with salad leaves on the side.

Notes

I used individual enamel oven proof dishes so everyone has their own dish. I’ve found that to be popular in our family. In that way I can also have smaller dishes for those in the family that eat less than others.