Gnocchi Bolognese
A simple, quick, and delicious mix of Beef Bolognese (Beef in marinara sauce) and Gnocchi.
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 medium Sweet Vidalia Onion (diced)
- 1 or 2 Bell Pepper (any color) (sliced or diced)
- 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 26 oz jar Brad's Fat Free Marina Sauce (or sauce of your choice)
- 1 16 oz pkg Baretanura Potato Gnocchi
- 1 15 oz can Veg-All
- 1 tbsp McCormick Salt-Free Garlic and Herb (to taste)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1 /2 tsp Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast (OPTIONAL)
- add any seasonings you like as well (OPTIONAL)
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Turn 3 qt Instant Pot to Sauté
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Boil the Water in a kettle or in a pot on the stove
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While the IP and the water are heating, dice and slice the Onion and Pepper(s)
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When the IP display reads HOT add the Olive Oil.
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Then add the vegetables.
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Let sauté for 5 minutes stirring gently from time to time to prevent burning.
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Add the beef and stri to brown
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When the water has boiled, add the Gnocchi to the saucepan and lower heat to medium.
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At this point you can drain any extra fat or liquid from the Instant Pot
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Add the can of Veg-All stir to mix well.
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Add the Marinara sauce and continue to stir to mix
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When the Gnocchi have all floated to the top they are ready. Drain with a colander or spider and add to the Instant Pot
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Gently stir everything together (I use a spatula).
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Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes then serve!
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Enjoy!
To make this a PAREVE or DAIRY dish simply replace the ground beef with and non-meat/pareve meat substitute (ie. Impossible Burger or Beyond Beef) and then add shredded and/or Parmesan cheese when serving.