Description
A hearty and cheesy baked gnocchi casserole with ground beef and spinach, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In the prepared baking dish, spread half of the gnocchi. Top with half of the meat sauce, then dollop with half of the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers with remaining gnocchi, meat sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the beef. For a vegetarian version, omit meat and add more spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 30 g