#Kitchen #Recipe and #HealthyFood: Alyssa Rivers August 22

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AMAZING Bolognese Gnocchi

Bolognese Gnocchi is everything that you would hope for in an amazing Italian dish! Flavorful, bold, and full of delightful texture, this tried and true recipe is something that will definitely get you a “WOW!” from your family and friends!

Completely homemade from start to finish, this bolognese gnocchi will knock your socks off! It is a recipe that is so yummy and less common than your typical, go-to pasta dishes, and one that will set you apart as a cook! If you love this pasta, try my homemade spaghetti, this delicious alfredo, and my favorite pasta.

Gnocchi Bolognese

When it comes to recipes, I really love to branch out and create something out of the norm. A dish that is so tasty that everyone (including kids!) will love. This bolognese gnocchi is one of those recipes. It is rich and creamy in texture but unlike traditional marinara sauce, the flavor isn’t that of tomatoes but a sweet sauce. It sets itself apart with the carrots and celery and the different kinds of meat and its secret ingredient: milk! Not only does the sauce taste delicious but the homemade gnocchi is easy and quick. All of this together totally make this dish one of a kind and will impress even the toughest of judges!

Bolognese Gnocchi sounds so fancy and complicated but it’s not hard! While it is a dish that takes some time to make, anyone can do it. I will even share with you some tips on making and storing this beforehand! That simple preparation will you will save you a lot of time and effort! That way, when it comes time to whip up a delicious meal for your family and friends, you will be able to pull this one out and look like you’ve been cooking for them all day! I absolutely love this recipe and I know that once you try it, you will absolutely love it as much as I do!!

What Ingredients Do I Need?

To make this homemade bolognese gnocchi, you will need the sauce and some gnocchi (a dumpling that is made out of flour and potatoes). You can make both of those beforehand! See the recipe card below for a list of ingredient measurements.

Butter: Use unsalted butter in this dish
Gnocchi: Here is my recipe for homemade gnocchi that you can make beforehand.
Bolognese sauce: This delicious bolognese sauce is something that you will want to prepare ahead of time and use in this recipe.
Parmesan cheese: Fresh, shredded parmesan cheese is my favorite!
Basil: Chop up some basil and use it as a garnish.

Let’s Make Bolognese Gnocchi!

Once you have taken the time to prepare and make your sauce and gnocchi, this part is an absolute breeze! It’s simple and quick and will have your meal ready faster than you can say dig in!

Fry: In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, add the butter and gnocchi. Fry the gnocchi until golden for about 3-4 minutes.
Mix: Toss with Bolognese sauce and top with cheese and chopped basil.

Making Your Gnocchi and Sauce Ahead of Time

The key to making this bolognese gnocchi quick and easy is going to be how you prepare ahead of time! The sauce and the gnocchi are a little bit time-consuming but you can totally make them beforehand! If you double or triple each recipe (especially the sauce!) then you will have extra for leftovers or you can use either of them in any other recipes that you want! Once you have these two parts cooked, you can make this dish from start to finish in just a few minutes! Preparation beforehand is your friend when it comes to this recipe. Here is how you can do that!

Prepare and refrigerate: Make the bolognese sauce and gnocchi a few days beforehand and place in airtight containers in your fridge. They will last for 2 days in your fridge and when you are ready to cook, you just take them out, reheat them and follow this recipe!
Prepare and freeze: If you know that you are going to need some quick freezer meals, this one is fantastic! You can prepare the sauce and gnocchi ahead of time. After making those two things, place them in separate airtight containers in your freezer. They will last up to 3 months frozen.
Thaw and reheat: Take your bolognese sauce and gnocchi out of your freezer and thaw overnight in your fridge. When you are ready to cook this recipe, simply reheat the sauce in a pan on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir every 15-20 seconds until heated through. Cook your gnocchi as directed in this recipe and add the reheated sauce. Garnish and enjoy!!

Variations

This recipe is delicious as is or you can make it your own! Here are a couple of variations ideas on what you can do to get creative and make this work best for your family!

Add spinach: Instead of garnishing with basil, you can add some spinach into this sauce and let it cook and heat through. It’s an easy and delicious way to add some extra healthiness to the dish!
Buy pre-made gnocchi: If you want to save some time, you can buy a bag of pre-made gnocchi instead of making it at home. Just make sure that you thaw it before you begin cooking!

Zoomed in on bolognese gnocchi with a wooden spoon.

AMAZING Bolognese Gnocchi

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Italian American

Keyword bolognese, bolognese gnocchi, gnocchi

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings people

Calories 75kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Gnocchi
1 Bolognese sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and gnocchi. Fry the gnocchi until golden for about 3-4 minutes.
Toss with Bolognese sauce and top with cheese and chopped basil.

Nutrition

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Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles are the perfect low-carb option for pasta night. Use these 3 cooking methods to add a little healthy goodness to dinnertime!

Zucchini is honestly the most versatile vegetable. It can be used in countless dishes! I love the way it transforms into pizza crust, lasagna, and gratin!

Easy Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Zucchini noodles are the ultimate pasta alternative. Inexpensive, gluten-free, and low in carbs, zucchini noodles, also known as “zoodles” can satisfy a pasta craving without sacrificing nutrition. To put this into perspective, a normal serving of spaghetti is usually around 200 calories. With zucchini noodles, that same portion is only 30. You may be asking yourself, but does it taste as good? And the answer is yes! Zucchini has a very mild taste, naturally. It is like the chameleon of veggies! It will absorb the flavor of whatever you are cooking with. So, whether you are topping your zoodles with alfredo, spaghetti sauce, or pesto, the outcome is sure to be delicious! Also, you can change the texture depending on your cooking method. In this post, I will show you 3 easy ways of preparing your zucchini noodles.

Boiling, sauteing, and eating zoodles raw all yield different textures and are great for different types of dishes. Boiling zucchini noodles makes them very soft. Because boiling enhances zucchini’s natural water content, it can leave them slightly watery. This type of zucchini noodles is best enjoyed in a soup or a stew. Next, there is sauteing. This is the most common way of cooking noodles and is super quick and easy! It will leave you with zoodles that are in that happy medium between soft and tender. Lastly, you can enjoy your zucchini noodles raw! Raw zucchini has a pleasant crunch and works great in things like Greek pasta salad. No matter how you choose to prepare your zoodles, I know you will love them as much as traditional pasta!

Ingredients to Have On Hand for Cooking Zoodles

These are the ingredients you will need to create plain zucchini noodles. They are truly the best blank canvas. Top them with your favorite pasta sauce, or throw them into a stir fry with meat and veggies for a pop of satisfying texture!

Zucchini: In this recipe, I use medium-sized zucchini. Large zucchini tend to be more seedy and have a higher water content. This can sometimes result in mushy zoodles.
Salt and Pepper: I like to add salt and pepper to taste for a little initial seasoning.
Olive Oil: If sauteing your zucchini noodles, use olive oil to help them cook up perfectly!

Using a Spiralizer

My spiralizer is one of my favorite kitchen tools. It gives you the perfect, long, and curly strips of vegetables with no hassle!

Wash your zucchini and make sure the outside is free of dirt. Whether or not you want to keep the zucchini skin on is up to you, but I like to keep it on for a pop of color and extra health benefits! Zucchini skin contains cartenoids that work to boost your immune system and support eye health.
Cut off the stem and remove the bottom of your zucchini.
Poke your spiralizer blade into the end of your zucchini. Be sure to situate your zucchini so that you can get the longest slices possible.
Attach the other side of your spiralizer. Once firmly in place, crank the handle to create oodles of zoodles!

Note: You can use your spiralizer for other vegetables like eggplant, squash, and carrots! I like to fill pasta salads with all sorts of veggie noodles. I love the variety of colors and textures.

Using a spiralizer to prepare zucchini noodles.

Tips and Tricks for Making Zucchini Noodles

Making a tasty zucchini noodle dish is so easy! Use these tips and tricks to ensure a perfect result every time. The perfect healthy dinner for your family!

Using a Julienne Peeler: If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can easily make zoodles with this other common kitchen tool! Use your peeler to make long slices and then gently pull them apart until you have your desired noodle thickness.
Pat Zucchini Dry: Because zucchini has a very high water content, I recommend patting your zucchini noodles dry before adding sauces or pan frying.
Avoid Overcooking: When pan frying your zoodles, only cook for a couple minutes. Zucchini will release more water the longer it is cooked. So, the longer you cook your zoodles, the higher the chance you’ll end up with soggy noodles.
Use Heavy Sauces: Opt for heavy sauces when making zucchini noodle recipes. Light or watery sauces can ultimately make your zucchini noodles more mushy.
Eat Zucchini Noodles Raw: My tip for having the least soggy zoodles is to eat them raw! When you pour warm sauce over them, it will heat them just enough so that they are tender and delicious!

Boiling Zucchini Noodles

Boiled zoodles work best when put into soups. Their soft, delicious texture is an instant upgrade! You will love this amazing summer veggie in hearty soups like minestrone and chicken and rice.

Add to Boiling Water: First, add your zucchini noodles to a pot of boiling water.
Cook and Serve: Boil for 2 minutes, then drain completely and serve.

Sautéing Zucchini Noodles

Sautéed zucchini noodles are warm, tender, and delicious! They are perfect for oil-based pasta dishes like these tasty garlic mushroom and sesame noodle recipes! You can also throw them into stir-fries; pepper steak and garlic shrimp are some of my favorites.

Add Olive Oil to a Skillet: In a medium sized skillet add 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
Sauté: Next, cook the zucchini noodles over medium-high heat until they start to soften. This will take about 2-3 minutes.

Storing Leftover Zucchini Noodles

You can easily store zoodles to throw into a variety of dishes! They are the perfect healthy staple to have on hand. Quick and easy to make!

In the Refrigerator: Zucchini noodles will keep for a week in an airtight container. Make sure you store them without any sauce added- this can make them become soggy faster.
In the Freezer: Because of the high water content zoodles have, they don’t freeze well. They become too soggy when thawed.
Reheating: I like to reheat my zucchini noodles in a skillet. Warming over medium-high heat helps to cook off any excess water.

Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles are the perfect low-carb option for pasta night. Use these 3 cooking methods to add a little healthy goodness to dinnertime!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword zucchini noodles, zucchini noodles recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings people

Calories 25kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers