Recipe: Potato Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce (using packaged gnocchi)

POTATO GNOCCHI WITH QUICK MEAT SAUCE

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
12 ounces 93-percent-lean ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can no-sodium crushed tomatoes in puree
1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds gnocchi

Coat a 4-quart pot with cooking spray, add the oil, and preheat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften.

Add the ground beef and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring to crumble, until no pink remains.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, oregano, garlic powder and black pepper. Increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After the sauce has been simmering for 10 to 15 minutes, bring a 4-quart pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the gnocchi, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they float to the top.

Drain the gnocchi, and divide the dumplings among individual serving bowls. Top with the sauce and serve.

Makes 4 servings
Source: The No-Time to-Cook Cookbook by Joanne Abrams and Marie Caratozzolo