The Best-Ever Baked Bolognese Gnocchi

Ingredienti

• 1 (16 oz). package uncooked potato gnocchi, homemade or store-bought
• 1-2 cups shredded Mild or Sharp Cheddar, organic
• 8 oz. organic 94% lean ground turkey ((You can also do this with ground beef, pork, or chicken if desired))
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped ((Feel free to use red, yellow, or white))
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp My On Everything Blend
• 2 tsps smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 4 Tbsps tomato paste, organic
• 3 cups organic chopped tomato-on-the-vine ((You can also use any tomatoes or a 28 oz. can of peeled tomatoes))
• 2 (15 oz) jars premium Marinara sauce
• 2 tsps organic brown sugar
• 2 Tbsps white cooking wine, optional
• 1 cup organic chicken stock ((You can sub with veggie or beef stock, if desired))
• Freshly-grated parmesan

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   --- TO MAKE THE MEAT SAUCE: ---

3. 3

   In a medium deep skillet [oven-safe] or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and let it heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onions and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the ground meat, stirring until the turkey meat has browned, about 8-10 minutes-----breaking up the meat using a wooden spoon as your stir. Add in the On Everything Blend, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt-----stirring until combined and coats the meat.

5. 5

   Stir in the tomato paste followed by the Marina sauce [or tomato sauce], chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, chicken stock, and white cooking wine, stirring to combine. bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce begins to thicken slightly and the tomatoes become tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add in the uncooked gnocchi and stir to incorporate. NOTE: You can add additional ¼ cup of liquid stock to sauce to make it more "saucy", if desired.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. In the same skillet, sprinkle the shredded cheese atop everything until fully covered.

7. 7

   --- BAKE EVERYTHING TOGETHER: ---

8. 8

   Bake (without being covered) for 10-12 minutes or so, or until cheese has fully melted, the top is browned slightly, and the sauce is bubbly at the sides. NOTE: The gnocchi will be fully cooked and might "peak out" at the sides as they swell.

9. 9

   Remove from oven and serve with your favorite salad or bread. Garnish with grated parmesan, if desired.

10. 10

    Bon Appetit!