Subj : BH&G 2584
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun May 02 2021 11:10:00

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      Title: Gnocchi & Meatball Bake
 Categories: Beef, Pasta, Breads, Mushrooms, Cheese
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
           Cooking spray
     16 oz Pkg shelf-stable potato
           - gnocchi
  1 1/2 c  Tomato-base pasta sauce
     12 oz Ground beef
    1/4 c  Fine chopped onion
      1 sm Egg; lightly beaten
      2 tb Fine dry whole wheat bread
           - crumbs
    1/2 ts Dried oregano; crushed
    1/2 ts Dried basil; crushed
    1/4 ts Garlic powder
    1/4 ts Fennel seeds; crushed
      2 ts Olive oil
      8 oz Fresh mushrooms; sliced
      1 md Bell pepper; stemmed, seeded
           - in bite-size strips
    1/2 c  Thin sliced onion
      2 ts Olive oil
    1/2 c  Shredded mozzarella cheese
 
  Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.
  
  Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with
  cooking spray; set aside. Cook gnocchi according to
  package directions. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir
  in pasta sauce; set aside.
  
  Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine ground beef, the
  chopped onion, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, basil, garlic
  powder, and fennel seeds. Shape meat mixture into 24
  balls.
  
  In a large skillet heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium
  heat. Add mushrooms, sweet pepper, and the sliced onion;
  cook about 7 minutes or until tender. Add vegetables to
  bowl with gnocchi.
  
  In the same large skillet heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium
  heat. Cook meatballs, half at a time, about 6 minutes or
  until cooked through (160 degrees F), turning
  occasionally. Transfer meatballs to bowl with gnocchi and
  vegetables. Stir gently to combine.
  
  Pour gnocchi mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with
  foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake,
  uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted
  and golden brown.
  
  TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare as directed through Step 4. Pour
  gnocchi mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with
  foil. Chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  
  To serve, Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC. Bake, covered, for
  45 minutes; stir. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake, uncovered,
  for 10 to 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted and
  golden brown.
  
  Better Homes & Gardens | January 2015
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 14 January 2015
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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