Italian Gnocchi

Makes: 4 servings

Total Time:  35 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 2 12 oz bags of cauliflower gnocchi (I got mine from Trader Joe’s)
  • 2-3 TBS of Ghee
  • 1 lb of grass fed beef
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup of baby spinach chopped
  • 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce (I use Rao’s because it doesn’t have added sugar and tastes amazing)
    • Or your could make my meat sauce if you have more time
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup of almond milk shredded cheese (pic below)

What to do:

  • IGNORE the package instructions for the gnocchi
  • Let the gnocchi defrost and pat it dry with a paper towel – they will be sticky and that’s ok
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and melt 1 TBS of ghee
  • Add your gnocchi in batches so that there is an even layer and no overlap (will have to do it in about 3 batches depending on how big your skillet is)
  • Let the gnocchi sit for 3 minutes without touching them! Patience is key here!
  • Flip the gnocchi and let them sit on this side for 3 minutes
  • Repeat the flip until the gnocchi are browned and crispy
  • Set your cooked gnocchi aside
  • In the same skillet, brown your meat and season with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
  • Drain any liquid if necessary
  • Add in your spinach and mix well until the spinach welts up
  • Add your marinara sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes and mix well
  • Stir in your gnocchi and mix well
  • Top with your almond milk shredded cheese and cover for 3-5 minutes
  • Enjoy!!

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