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Gnocchi Bolognese

Gnocchi Bolognese

with Spinach and Mushrooms

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 22, 2023
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We’ve given this classic favourite a deliciously speedy twist.These versatile Italian potato dumplings are beautiful baked or fried, but for this recipe, to save you time, we've decided to boil the gnocchi, giving them a buttery melt-in-the mouth texture which works perfectly with its rich and speedy bolognese sauce. If you’re a pasta lover looking for something a little bit different, this dish is guaranteed to get full marks!

Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 10 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

240

British Beef Mince

7.5

Worcester Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

28

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

1

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

300

Gnocchi

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Egg, Milk)

150

Chestnut Mushrooms

30

Tomato Puree

1

Flat Leaf Parsley

40

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

125

Baby Spinach

Energy (kcal)646 kcal
Energy (kJ)2703 kJ
Fat18 g
of which saturates9 g
Carbohydrate71 g
of which sugars19 g
Protein45 g
Salt6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Grill Pan
Chopping Board
Knife
Medium Saucepan
Strainer
Slotted Spoon
Bowl
Grater

Instructions

Start the Bolognese
1

a) Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. b) When hot, add the beef mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. c) Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 mins.

Chop the Mushrooms
2

a) Meanwhile chop the mushrooms into quarters. b) Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).

Simmer the Sauce
3

a) Add the mushrooms to the pan with the beef and cook, until starting to brown, 2 mins. Stir occasionally. b) Add the Worcester sauce, tomato puree and red wine stock pot, finely chopped tomatoes and a pinch of sugar (if you have some). c) Stir and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-7 mins.

Cook the Gnocchi
4

a) Three mins before the bolognese is done, pour the boiling water into a large saucepan and put on high heat. b) Add the gnocchi to the boiling water, stir and cook for 2 mins.

Finish the Bolognese
5

a) Meanwhile, stir the spinach into the bolognese. b) Cook until wilted, 2 mins. c) Drain the gnocchi then mix into the bolognese sauce along with half the parsley.

Serve
6

a) Serve your gnocchi bolognese in bowls sprinkled with the remaining parsley and the Italian style grated hard cheese.

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