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Overhead view of a pan full of ground beef baked gnocchi with a creamy tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheese, and a bit of fresh parsley.
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5 from 2 votes

Baked Ground Beef Gnocchi

A 30 minute one pan meal that is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings. We love the creamy tomato sauce, rich pockets of mozzarella and ricotta cheese, and generous sprinkle of Italian herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, American-Italian
Keyword: ground beef gnocchi
Servings: 4
Calories: 591kcal
Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil or Italian parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Set a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add ground beef and onion to the pan and cook, crumbling the meat as you go, for about 5 minutes, until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt; cook for about 1 minute more, then remove pan from the heat. If you have a lot of excess fat, drain it now.
    1 pound ground beef, 1/2 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Add the marinara sauce, uncooked gnocchi, and ricotta to the skillet. Stir gently until the gnocchi is coated and everything is evenly distributed. Sprinkle shredded or sliced mozzarella on top.
    24 ounces marinara sauce, 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes. Test a gnocchi to be sure it’s tender — return to then oven for an extra 2-3 minutes if needed.
  • Add extra dollops of ricotta, if desired, and a sprinkling of fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy!
    fresh basil or Italian parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1659mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 8mg