Low Fat Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
Satisfy your cravings for comfort food with this Low Fat Gnocchi with Meat Sauce—a lighter twist on a classic Italian favorite. Made from scratch with pillowy soft potato gnocchi, this dish swaps traditional ground beef for lean ground turkey, creating a hearty yet healthier meat sauce infused with garlic, onion, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. The rich, tomato-based sauce comes together in just 40 minutes, while the fresh gnocchi are surprisingly simple to prepare, with only four basic ingredients. Topped with a sprinkling of parmesan and fresh basil, this wholesome recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for nutrition. Quick to cook and loaded with protein, this low-fat meal is bound to be a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Potatoes
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 28 ounces Canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Boil the potatoes with their skins on for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain, peel, and mash them until smooth.
Mix the mashed potatoes with the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg and mix until a dough forms.
On a floured surface, knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. Roll the dough into long ropes about 1-inch thick, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Shape each piece with a fork to create ridges if desired.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
For the sauce, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-7 minutes.
Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combine the gnocchi with the meat sauce. Stir gently to coat.
Garnish with freshly chopped basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.6 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 582 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 4035 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 316.8 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 148.2 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 6669 mg | 142% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
