Last Call: Gnocchi in Bolognese Sauce

Gnocchi in Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients:

~one pound ground beef

~two large cans (usually 28 oz) of tomato puree

~3 Tbsp pesto

~pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

~ 2 tsp. garlic powder

~ 2 tsp. onion powder

~salt

~pepper

~2 tsp. basil

~1 cup wine

~1 cup water

~pound of fresh or frozen gnocchi

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and basil. Drain grease.

2. Pour in cans of tomato puree, add pesto, wine and water. Simmer together  on medium-low for 20-30 minutes, uncovered to allow sauce to thicken. Continue to season to taste, if necessary.

3. Boil pasta in salted water according to the timing directions. Gnocchi is usually thoroughly cooked when it starts floating at the top of the pot. Pour sauce over pasta.