Gnocchi bolognese with spinach

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1. Fry the mince in the oil for a few mins. Tip in the tomatoes and herbs. Fill one of the empty cans with water, add this to the beef, then bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 mins.
2. Tip half the spinach into a colander and pour over boiling water to wilt, then repeat with the second half. Squeeze out as much moisture from the spinach as you can, then leave to drain in the colander. When the beef is almost ready, cook the gnocchi, then drain. Heat the grill to high.
3. Stir the gnocchi and spinach into the beef, season, then tip into a large ovenproof dish. Tear the mozzarella into chunks, scatter over, then grill until golden and bubbling.

Per serving

518 kcalories, protein 44g, carbohydrate 50g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 6g, salt 2.4 g

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• Jayne

  22 April 2008

  Jayne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  A great change from pasta bolognaise and the Kids loved it. The spinach was a really nice addition. I did add onion, garlic,a splash of red wine and a couple of mushrooms to the mince as it was VERY VERY bland without it. Definately will make again (with the changes) for an easy all in one family meal.

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• Gail

  08 May 2008

  Gail rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Also adapted the recipe to use a proper bolognese sauce (onions, bacon, garlic etc) as well as mince and tomatoes and it made a delicious change from spag bol - but wouldn't have been so tasty with just mince and tomatoes. Also, ingredients do not seem to list the spinach.

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• robspursfan

  13 May 2008

  robspursfan commented on this recipe

  How much Spinach are you supposed to add?

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• Frantic Flapjack

  16 May 2008

  Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Tried this as the recipe suggested, but using 250g pack of fresh baby spinach. This really needed pepping up as it was very bland without onions, garlic etc. I don't understand why Good Food is giving recipes without basic ingredients to make the food taste good - am I on my own in thinking this?

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• lauracs5

  16 May 2008

  lauracs5 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I'm not the world's best cook, far from it in fact!! However this recipe was very simple to follow. I cooked the mince in the oven for an hour instead of on the hob (I prefer it that way, it tenderises the mince) before adding the spinach, gnocchi and cheese. Flavour was nice, but I do agree with the previous comments, it was on the bland side, and I found a bit watery. Would add some tomatoe paste and less tomatoes next time.

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• ljwarrington

  03 June 2008

  ljwarrington rated and commented on this recipe

  

  my husband made this for me with veggie mince and it was lovely! he made note of the suggestions above and it was very tasty... we'll definitely have it again!

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• angus

  08 July 2008

  angus rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Tried the receipe and it was absolutely gorgeous (and filling!). I must admit that I adapted the bolognaise sauce by using my own recipe but would definitely try this again and again - it was lovely.

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• Annie

  21 July 2008

  Annie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  As with nearly everyone else who has commented, I didn't even attempt to make the sauce just using meat and tomatoes - and used my own recipe for the bolognese (actually Antonio Carluccio's recipe, which I think is THE best) - and so it was delicious. Would probably have been two stars at most with the bland recipe ingredients given.

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• bubbles

  17 August 2008

  bubbles rated and commented on this recipe

  

  As with some of the comments above, I added onion and bacon to the bolognese as was very bland without. My husband thoroughly loved the meal.

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• Wacky Woo

  27 August 2008

  Wacky Woo commented on this recipe

  I agree with most of the comments above, I made it as the recipe, only half way through did I read the comments so I added some extra herbs from the garden Basil and some corriander nice!! but would use less tomatoes next time and sdd some extra vegies, but my husband loved it and the left over will be eaten tomorrow in the staff room I may even share!!

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• Amie from Newbury

  31 August 2008

  Amie from Newbury rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Yummy. Thanks for the tips as i halved the spinach and added mushrooms, garlic and onion and it came out great. I made garlic bread with cheese as well to dip in. My friends loved it.

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• ookymooky

  02 September 2008

  ookymooky rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Took on board all the comments and added, onion, mushrooms, tomato puree, garlic and didn't have bacon so used chorizo. Am also trying to lose weight so didn't use gnocchi just used all my spinach. I really enjoyed it.

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• oddgirlinthecorner

  09 September 2008

  oddgirlinthecorner commented on this recipe

  this is gorgeous, a nice change from regular bolognase or lasagne. I made my normal bolognase sauce, onions, garlic, passata, worcestershire sauce, beef stock cube and italian herbs. i too, dont think it would of been as good with just the mince and tomatoes.

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• strawberry tart

  15 October 2008

  strawberry tart rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have to say that this was really yummy, although im glad i read the comments above, so i told my mum to make her usual bolognese and then follow the rest of the recipe.It was great and a nice change instead of have pasta or potatoe with it.

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• Claire

  21 October 2008

  Claire commented on this recipe

  I've just made this for my tea. It's the first time i've eaten gnocchi & i loved it! I followed the recipe & didn't find it too bland, but next time i'll try some of the suggestions above & hopefully it'll be even better!

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Ingredients

• 500g lean minced beef
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp Italian herbs
• 400g gnocchi
• 125g reduced-fat mozzarella
• 400g spinach , washed

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Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Prep 5 mins

Cook 30 mins

Ingredients

• 500g lean minced beef
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp Italian herbs
• 400g gnocchi
• 125g reduced-fat mozzarella
• 400g spinach , washed

Per serving

518 kcalories, protein 44g, carbohydrate 50g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 8g, fibre 6g, salt 2.4 g

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