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A skillet with an oven-baked gnocchi lasagna.

Gnocchi Lasagna

This gnocchi lasagna is a real crowd-pleaser! It has pillowy gnocchi smothered in a flavorful tomato beef sauce and topped with creamy homemade bechamel and mozzarella for the coziest weeknight treat!
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Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 641kcal

Ingredients 
 

For the bechamel

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated
  • cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 pound gnocchi
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella shredded
  • Fresh parsley to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour and cook for a minute over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened. Stir in your cheeses, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
    4 tablespoons butter
    4 tablespoons all purpose flour
    2 cups milk
    ½ cup cheddar cheese
    ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet, then add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium onion
    2-3 garlic cloves
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Deglaze the pan with red wine, then add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and beef stock. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
    ⅓ cup red wine
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
    1 cup beef stock
    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Add the gnocchi to the pan and toss well to mix well with the sauce. Spread the bechamel on top, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella.
    1 pound gnocchi
    1 cup fresh mozzarella
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Allow your gnocchi lasagna to cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 570mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g
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