Description
This Ground Beef Gnocchi Skillet is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal combining tender gnocchi with savory browned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses, baked to bubbly perfection with a golden crust. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the skillet dish later.
- Cook the beef and onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and ground beef, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Crumble the beef as it cooks until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sauce and gnocchi: Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the marinara sauce, balsamic vinegar, and chopped parsley. Stir in the gnocchi, ensuring everything is well combined and the gnocchi is coated with sauce.
- Add cheeses and bake: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top, then spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the middle rack of your preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Broil for a cheesy crust: For a beautifully browned cheese topping, set your oven to broil and cook the skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, garnish with extra chopped parsley, and serve immediately for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use a large oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stove to oven.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be substituted but use less as it is more concentrated.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable marinara sauce.
- Adjust seasoning and salt to taste, especially if your marinara sauce is already salted.
- Watch closely during broiling to avoid burning the cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
