16/06/2026
Comfort food doesn’t get much easier than this. Soft gnocchi simmered in a rich beef and tomato sauce makes for a simple, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
500g beef mince
250g gnocchi
400g can diced tomatoes
1 carrot, finely grated
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 brown onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp cracked black pepper
¼ tsp salt
250ml beef stock
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Spring onions, sliced, to serve
Method:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and beef mince and cook, breaking up the mince with a spoon, until browned.
2. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the grated carrot, diced tomatoes and beef stock. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the gnocchi directly to the sauce. Stir to combine, cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season to taste.
Serve topped with sliced spring onions and extra Parmesan.
