Description
A cozy bowl filled with seasoned meatballs, pillowy gnocchi, and a flavorful tomato broth with a touch of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 4-6 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in spinach or kale and red pepper flakes; cook until greens are wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Notes
Serve hot with grated Parmesan and crusty bread. Store leftovers separately to maintain gnocchi texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg