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Gnocchi with Carrot and Peas Bolognese
+ baby spinach salad

Active: 30 min Total: 30 min
We love dressing up pre-made gnocchi with a hearty homemade sauce. Using frozen veggies, this is a great fall dish that comes together quickly.
Smarts: Don't knock frozen veggies - they can save prepping time and are usually very fresh and economical.
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4
Gnocchi with Carrot and Peas Bolognese:
  • Lean ground beef - 3/4 lb
  • Garlic powder - 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
  • Garlic - 3 cloves , minced
  • Onions - 1 , diced
  • Celery - 2 stalks , diced
  • Gnocchi - 12 oz
  • Cooking oil - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Dried basil - 1/3 tsp
  • Tomato paste - 2 Tbsp
  • Crushed tomatoes (28 oz / 794 g can) - 1 can
  • Red wine (opt) - 1/4 cup
  • Frozen peas and carrots - 1 1/2 cups
  • Parmesan cheese (opt) - for serving , grated
Baby Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • Balsamic vinegar - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Dijon mustard - 2 tsp
  • Maple syrup - 2 tsp
  • Cooking oil - 2 Tbsp
  • Salt and pepper - to taste
  • Baby spinach - 4 oz

Prep

  1. Ground beef - Season ground beef with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
  2. Garlic / Onions / Celery - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  3. Make vinaigrette - Whisk together vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, and cooking oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

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Make

  1. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
  2. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil to pan and then garlic, onions, celery, and basil to heated oil and saute for ~5 minutes.
  3. Next add in ground beef and brown with veggies for ~5 minutes.
  4. Next add in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and wine if you’re using it. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Fold in frozen veggies and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and sweetener if it’s too acidic.
  6. Fold gnocchi into bolognese.
  7. Toss baby spinach with vinaigrette. Divide up gnocchi and serve with parmesan cheese if using.

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