Recipes
Gnocchi Bolognese
Enjoy a glass of Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon with this hearty Gnocchi Bolognese. This classic pasta dish features a zesty meat sauce with just the right amount of sweetness.
Cooking Time
Ingredients
Garnish
Preparation
Step 1
Put the oil, butter diced onion and chopped garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion until it has become translucent.
Step 2
Then add the diced celery and carrot and toss to combine. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until slightly tender.
Step 3
Add the ground beef, ground pork, pancetta, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Crumble the meat and stir well for about 4-5 minutes or until browned and the meat is cooked through.
Step 4
Add the milk and nutmeg. Bring the milk to a simmer stirring frequently until it has reduced away, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the wine and stir to combine and simmer until it has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add the crushed tomatoes, fish sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover partially and lower to a simmer for 1 hour. Then discard the bay leaf.
Step 7
Cook the gnocchi in boiled salted water until al dente according to the package instructions. Then drain well.
Step 8
Toss the gnocchi in the bolognese. Serve in deep bowls and garnish with fresh basil and freshly grated parmigianno reggiano cheese.