Baked Gnocchi with Chicken Bolognese

Good-quality gnocchi is readily available and it certainly makes for an easy put-together. Chicken makes a lighter bolognese sauce but feel free to use either pork, lamb or beef mince.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan bake. Bolognese: Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the bacon, onion, carrot, mushrooms, garlic and rosemary. Season then cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender. Stir in the tomato paste and soy sauce, then the mince. Cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat so there are no large pieces. Add the tomatoes, then rinse out each tin with ¼ cup of water and add to the saucepan. Cook at a fast simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half. To assemble: Cook the gnocchi according to the packet instructions and drain well. Add the gnocchi and parsley to the meat sauce then divide between baking dishes. Top with ripped mozzarella then a good grating of parmesan. Bake until golden and bubbling. Serves 4–6.