GNOCCHI AND MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE - (4/5)

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Gnocchi and Meatball Bake Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 21

Regular Version:
homemade gnocchi
1 lb ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (23.9 oz.) Bertolli Marinara with Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup (4 oz.) Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Chopped parsley, optional
Quicker Version:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) potato gnocchi
24-30 frozen meatballs, thawed
1 jar (23.9 oz.) Bertolli Marinara with Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup (4 oz.) Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • For Regular Version: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. 2. Make and cook gnocchi according to recipe directions. Drain and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, garlic, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, oregano, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form meat mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. 4. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the cooked meatballs and cooked gnocchi into the baking dish. Pour the jar of Bertolli Marinara with Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the top. For the Quicker Version: 1. Cook gnocchi according to package directions. 2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the thawed meatballs and cooked gnocchi into the baking dish. Pour the jar of Bertolli Marinara with Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top. Stir the mixture with a spoon. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the top. For BOTH VERSIONS: 1. Once the casserole is assembled, set oven temperature to 350°F. Bake casserole for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. 2. To serve, garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

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