Cheesy Baked Gnocchi

Pillowy soft gnocchi baked with ground beef and tomato sauce is my kind of comfort food!

Ingredients:

1 cup cherry tomatoes 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 lb (500g pkg) shelf-stable gnocchi 

1 lb lean ground beef 

salt and pepper to taste 

1/2 tsp dry basil 

1/2 tsp dry oregano 

2 tsps garlic powder 

3 cups tomato sauce 

3-4 oz mozzarella or cheddar, sliced 

2 tbsps Parmesan 

First give the tomatoes a little fry in hot oil for 2 minutes just to soften and brown a bit. Set aside. Boil the gnocchi as directed on package then drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. In an oven safe skillet brown the beef with salt, pepper, basil, oregano and garlic.  Add the tomato sauce on low heat then stir in the gnocchi.  Top with slices of cheese, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan.  Bake at 375° for 20 minutes then broil for 2-3 minutes. Serves 4

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