Description
This Easy Stovetop Gnocchi Lasagna is a quick and comforting dish combining tender potato gnocchi, flavorful ground beef, and rich marinara sauce, all cooked together in one pan. Perfect for a hearty weeknight meal, it mimics traditional lasagna flavors without the need for layering or baking.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
Sauce and Broth
- 28 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Cheese
- 4 oz mozzarella, shredded or sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
Main Ingredient
- 24 oz potato gnocchi
Optional Garnish
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, brown 1 lb of ground beef until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Sauté Vegetables and Seasonings: Add 1 tbsp olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the pan along with onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens and the spices become aromatic.
- Add Sauce and Broth: Stir in 28 oz marinara sauce and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the pan, combining all ingredients well.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Let the sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Cook Gnocchi: Stir the 24 oz of potato gnocchi into the sauce, cover again, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in 4 oz shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese until melted throughout the dish.
- Finish with Parmesan: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano over the top before serving for an extra cheesy, rich finish.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot for a delicious stovetop gnocchi lasagna experience.
Notes
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or a plant-based meat alternative.
- You can swap chicken broth for vegetable broth to maintain flavor and keep it vegetarian.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to accommodate gluten sensitivity.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions and garlic.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
