Gnocchi & Beef Skillet

Quick-cooking potato gnocchi and savory ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with fresh spinach, all in one skillet.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.55/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• one-pot
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 15 ounce crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 ounce potato gnocchi
• 5 ounce fresh baby spinach
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set beef aside.
2. Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
4. Add the potato gnocchi and return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir gently and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and cooked through.
5. Stir in the fresh baby spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve hot, topped with optional grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine with the crushed tomatoes. Fresh basil torn over the top makes a great garnish.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 490
• Protein: 31 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Fat: 21 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Sugar: 6.5 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg