Looking for the ultimate midweek comfort meal? This One-Pan Tomato & Plant-Based Mince Gnocchi is a total lifesaver! Everything cooks in just one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time to enjoy your evening. It’s a rich, savoury dish that’s perfect for those busy nights. Whether you're cooking for the family or just yourself, this recipe makes for a satisfying, hearty meal that comes together in no time!
Vegan, nut free | Serves 2 | MAIN
Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 3 sun dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 200g plant-based mince (I used the one from Vegini)
- 1/2 tablespoon of each oregano, paprika, chilli flakes, garlic granules
- 1 heaped teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 500g gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Fresh parsley or coriander leaves
Steps:
1.Cut the pepper, carrot and onion into small pieces and mince the garlic.
2.In a wide pan, on a medium heat, add the vegan mince, along with half of the oil and sauté for few minutes.
3.Then add the chopped veggies, the remaining oil and a generous pinch of salt and sauté until the onions become translucent.
4.Then add the minced garlic along with the spices and sauté for a minute.
5.Then add the sun dried tomatoes and tomato paste and sauté for a minute.
6.Add 400ml of water and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.Add the gnocchi along with 200ml of water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8.Finish with nutritional yeast and some fresh herbs.
Enjoy!
Notes:
*You can prepare the mince in advance and store it in the fridge for few days, and add the gnocchi when you are ready to enjoy.
