Whole30 Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
Satisfy your craving for comforting Italian-inspired flavors without compromising your Whole30 goals with this Whole30 Gnocchi with Meat Sauce! This recipe features pillowy gnocchi made from russet potatoes, almond flour, and tapioca starch, offering a gluten-free and grain-free twist on the classic pasta dish. Topped with a hearty meat sauce made of tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and fragrant dried herbs, every bite is rich, savory, and packed with wholesome ingredients. With straightforward steps and no added sugars, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether you're following Whole30 or simply seeking a healthier take on indulgent comfort food, this recipe delivers deliciousness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then prick them several times with a fork.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-50 minutes until tender.
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth.
Add the almond flour, tapioca starch, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the potato and mix well to form a dough. Knead gently until all ingredients are combined.
Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope about 3/4 inch in diameter. Cut each rope into small pillows about 1-inch wide to form the gnocchi.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Carefully add the gnocchi pieces and cook until they float to the surface, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
To make the meat sauce, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the gnocchi with the meat sauce poured over the top. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Enjoy your Whole30 Gnocchi with Meat Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.6 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2787 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.5 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5612 mg | 119% | |
*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.
