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Ground Beef Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
3 servings
Dinner
Ground Beef Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces ground sirloin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
1
Boil a large quantity of water in a pot until it reaches a rolling boil.
2
Add the dumplings, known as gnocchi, to the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface. This should take around 5-6 minutes.
3
Set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water that will be used later.
4
In a separate, larger pan, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium-low heat; add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic.
5
Gently cook the mixture over low-medium heat until the shallot has softened and the garlic is fragrant, taking around 3-5 minutes.
6
Increase the heat to medium and add the ground meat, salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add in a spoonful of tomato paste.
7
Allow the tomato paste to darken and caramelize, stirring occasionally. Then, pour in a small amount of vodka and deglaze the pan by bringing the sauce to a boil while scraping the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
8
Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9
Pour in a generous amount of cream and stir until the paste has completely incorporated into the sauce.
10
Allow the sauce to gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, taking around 5-10 minutes.
11
Sprinkle a generous amount of Parmesan cheese, including an additional 2 tablespoons on top, and stir until it has melted.
12
Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan along with the reserved 1/2 cup of cooking water.
13
Serve hot, topped with fresh basil leaves.