Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce 3.0 (54) 6 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 12, 2020 Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 This hearty meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Store-bought gnocchi (Italian for "dumplings") cook in just a few minutes, so they're faster than pasta. You'll have extra meat sauce left over to make Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole later in the week. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 3 carrots, shredded 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Salt and pepper 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed in a blender 1 pound fresh or frozen gnocchi, cooked according to package instructions ¼ cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce) Fresh basil leaves (optional) Directions In a large heavy pot, heat oil over high. Add meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until meat is browned and onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add tomato puree, and bring to a rapid simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer 5 cups meat sauce to an airtight container, let cool, then refrigerate for Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole. Serve remaining sauce over gnocchi, topped with Parmesan and basil, if desired. Andrew Purcell Originally appeared: Everyday Food, September 2012 Rate It PRINT