Ground Beef Gnocchi

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion
Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go.
1 pound ground beef
Next, add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute. Stir in the Italian seasoning mix, red chili flakes and tomato paste and cook for a minute more.
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
½ cup beef broth
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for a minute, then add the uncooked gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
½ cup heavy cream
1 pound gnocchi
Add the grated Parmesan and stir well to combine. Adjust the seasoning to taste, sprinkle the fresh basil on top and serve immediately.
⅓ cup Parmesan
6-8 fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste