Bolognese Gnocchi Bake

Make this easy Bolognese-inspired Gnocchi Bake when you’re pressed for time – the casserole is quick to assemble and turns out into a wonderful family meal.

Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 cup diced celery, about 2 medium celery stalks
1 pound lean ground beef
1 T Italian seasoning
½ t dried garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes NOT drained
2 (16-oz) packages gnocchi
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Sauté vegetables: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes.
Cook beef: Add beef and all seasoning. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often to break up beef, until browned and crumbly. Take off the heat.
Assemble casserole: Add both tomatoes and gnocchi to skillet and stir well. Spread in prepared casserole dish. Top with parmesan cheese, then with mozzarella cheese.
Bake: Bake casserole in hot oven for 25-30 minutes, until bake is bubbly and cheese has melted. Let sit on counter for 5 minutes before serving.

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